Washoe County Library System

Read the story of the Founding Father who inspired the smash Broadway musical.Born in the British West Indies and orphaned as a child, Alexander Hamilton made his way to the American Colonies and studied to become a lawyer. He joined a local militia during the American Revolution, rose to the rank of Major General, and became the chief aide to General George Washington. After the war, he became the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury. He founded...

A brief biography of Patrick Henry tracing his progress from planter to statesman.

A biography of the eighteenth-century printer, inventor, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States.

A brief biography of the eighteenth-century printer, inventor, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States.

Examines the life of the noted statesman who was accomplished in many fields.

"An entertaining seat at the table of ten power meals that shaped history--including the menus and recreated recipes! Some of the most consequential decisions in history were decided at the dinner table, accompanied-and perhaps influenced-by copious amounts of food and drink. This fascinating book explores ten of those pivotal meals, presenting the contexts, key participants, table talk, and outcomes of each. It offers unique insight into the minds...