The Conqueror: Being the True and Romantic Story of Alexander Hamilton

"The Conqueror: Being the True and Romantic Story of Alexander Hamilton" by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton is a historical novel from the early 1900s that retells the life of Alexander Hamilton, one of the United States' most important founders, blending actual historical details with a creative story so people can understand both his personality and the time he lived in. The book starts on the island of Nevis in the 1700s, showing what life was like when Hamilton was born. It describes the rich planters and also suggests that Hamilton came from a much less wealthy background. The story first follows Hamilton’s mother, Rachael Fawcett, and her difficult marriage, showing how she worked hard to make a good life for her children. This part of the story ends with Alexander being born into a chaotic world, which shows that his family problems and the tough realities of colonial life greatly influenced the person he became and the amazing things he would do. By mixing a compelling character story with real history, the author creates a clear picture of Hamilton as someone shaped by both the hardships and the possibilities of his time.