About the Author

Stephen E Knott is associate professor and research fellow at the Miller Center of Public Affairs, University of Virginia.

Reviews

There is no Founding Father whose reputation has waxed and waned so dramatically, who has aroused so much hatred and contempt. In his invaluable new book, Knott does a marvelous job of gathering all the different views of Hamilton and weaving them into a clear and interesting narrative." —David Brooks in The Weekly Standard

"An important and lasting contribution to future debates about the Founding's meaning." — First Things

"An important book." —Claremont Review of Books

"Makes a compelling case for Hamilton's importance." - History; Reviews of New Books