Frederick Scott Oliver's biographical study, "Alexander Hamilton: an Essay on American Union," is of that class of historical works which are intended not to reveal new facts but to envisage a man and his age from a new angle. Such enterprises are always of interest and often of practical bearing, especially when carried out with such discrimination and literary skill. It would be clear, had our author not revealed it in his closing pages, that the great lesson of the book is the necessity of consolidating the British ...
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Frederick Scott Oliver's biographical study, "Alexander Hamilton: an Essay on American Union," is of that class of historical works which are intended not to reveal new facts but to envisage a man and his age from a new angle. Such enterprises are always of interest and often of practical bearing, especially when carried out with such discrimination and literary skill. It would be clear, had our author not revealed it in his closing pages, that the great lesson of the book is the necessity of consolidating the British Empire; and Hamilton, the firm administrator and grand visionary, moved by a passion for an imperial American nation, is the figure that Mr. Oliver presents to his British compatriots.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 300grams, ISBN:
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Very Good. No Jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Dark blue cloth, spine panel lettered in gilt. 1927 ptg. of 1907 New Ed. Minor shelf wear, text block edges a bit toned by age. Former owner's book plate mounted on front fixed endpaper (inside front cover) and date penciled on front flyleaf; Hamilton portrait mounted on front blank. xiii, 502 pp., lacking frontis., with folding map at rear.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
