This historical novel tells the story of Alexander Hamilton, one of the founding fathers of the United States, from his early years as an orphan in the Caribbean to his rise to power in the new nation. The book explores the intrigue and scandal of early American politics and the personal and political relationships that shaped the destiny of the young republic. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.