A Political History of the State of New York, Volumes 1-3

"A Political History of the State of New York, Volumes 1-3" by DeAlva Stanwood Alexander is a historical journey through New York's political world, starting from its colonial roots and moving into the first years of American freedom. The story shows the complex connections, fights, and changes happening inside New York's political groups, focusing on important people such as George Clinton, Alexander Hamilton, and Martin Van Buren. The book begins by setting the scene of New York's tricky political situation during the revolution, explaining how it changed from being a colony to being independent. It points out the many political groups and leaders that helped shape the state, featuring the important historical figures, what they did, and the political strategies that made the time period special, as it looks at the committees that were important in fighting against British power, writing the state's rules, and the competition between different groups for power.