** "Jefferson and Hamilton: The Struggle for Democracy in America" by Claude G. Bowers is a historical narrative that explores the intense ideological and political battle between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton, two key players in the formation of the United States, and whose opposing beliefs influenced the country's path. The book examines democracy, governance, and the effect of society on politics through their complex relationship. The beginning of it describes the initial atmosphere of Congress as chaotic and uncertain, with representatives working to create a working government following the American Revolution. It emphasizes the different characters and methods of important people like Fisher Ames and James Madison, and hints at the major disagreements between Jefferson and Hamilton about the future of the country, using detailed accounts of the social, political, and personal stresses of the time to understand the challenges the early Republic faced in finding its identity and governance. **
Jefferson and Hamilton : $b The struggle for democracy in America
By Claude G. (Claude Gernade) Bowers
** Witness the fiery clash of ideologies between two Founding Fathers as they grapple over the very soul of a young nation.
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About the AuthorClaude Gernade Bowers was a newspaper columnist and editor, author of best-selling books on American history, Democratic Party politician, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt's ambassador to Spain (1933–1939) and Chile (1939–1953). His histories of the Democratic Party in its formative years from the 1790s to the 1830s helped shape the party's self-image as a powerful force against monopoly and privilege. Bowers was a sharp critic of Republicans and their Reconstruction policies for African American voting rights and civil rights.
Claude Gernade Bowers was a newspaper columnist and editor, author of best-selling books on American history, Democratic Party politician, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt's ambassador to Spain (1933–1939) and Chile (1939–1953). His histories of the Democratic Party in its formative years from the 1790s to the 1830s helped shape the party's self-image as a powerful force against monopoly and privilege. Bowers was a sharp critic of Republicans and their Reconstruction policies for African American voting rights and civil rights.
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