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Before the inception of America's federal republic, in 1788, the Revolutionary generation upheld a traditional republican heritage. This heritage was supported through education, religion, and rooted in the English common-law. The Federalists in the 1790's having rejected this ancient heritage pursued instead, expansion and domination of trade backed by an elite military. ... Read more

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Enlightening Historical Non-fiction
Apparently this well documented book explains what happened to the federal government in the 1790's that not only ill affected the desired outcome of the Revolution; but the reason for an ever increasing central authority today.

I enjoyed how the author traced the meaning of words and ideas and the foundation of a classical education that gave the colonists their purpose. The author stated that "all republics begin because of a need to remedy political evils." He also quotes the Declaration of Independence - "He [the king] has refused his assent to laws most wholesome and necessary for the public good." What a scary reflection of what is happening now! Certainly the author stresses the fact and with a lot of footnotes and research; demonstrates that this kind of history is of paramount importance to liberty. I was amazed at learning about the colonist's own history, and wonder why so much is not taught to children. Is this control of information and or a means of keeping the citizenry ignorant of their governments duty and obligation to the people?

I also enjoyed the legal history of common-law which remains with us today. While the author takes great strides to distinguish between common-law as custom and statutory law as "laws of authority," I wish the author would write more about the principles of the federal Constitution today; including but not limited to - fair and equal treatment under the law, as well as a government of laws not of men.

All in all the book is enlightening. If people read more books like this I believe civic duty and a greater awareness of the causes and motivations of government would be serving the people in general rather than as we

MUST READ!
I started to read this book, not knowing what to expect.I couldn't put it down.It is a must read for everyone.I learned more about the history of our constitution and the founding of this country than I had ever learned - insights into motives, ethics, conduct, choices.It was so interesting and it motivated me to take action on a pending constitutional law issue that was before me.Thank you, Paula McKibbin

American Virtue and American Power
In "The Never Realized Republic", Peter O'Lalor describes the great heritage of freedom and liberty that informed America's Revolutionary generation, the fundamental intentions of the Founders when they gathered in Philadelphia to write the Constitution, and the way these intentions were in many ways thwarted by the single-minded efforts of one man - the extraordinary Alexander Hamilton, the driving force of Washington's administration. (It is noteworthy, and praiseworthy, that O'Lalor never questions Hamilton's loyalty or good intentions; only his principles). As a result, the Founders' prevalent vision of a government with a duty to promote political, social, and economic justice for all its citizens, was transformed into Hamilton's personal vision of a government striving to aggrandize itself - through the accumulation of national wealth and global commercial dominance backed up by military might.

O'Lalor shows how these two visions, in many ways, reflect two classical ideals: the Greek and the Roman. (Colonial Americans were well-versed in ancient history, as well as English and European history. They understood that the age-old tension between virtue and corruption, and the historic struggles between freedom and tyranny, had much to teach them if they wished to create a future of liberty that would avoid the problems and failures of the past.) The Greeks had developed the ideal of government based on Duty: the duty to do good for the public good. The Romans, after the fall of their Republic and the initiation of the Empire, had developed the ideal of government based on sovereign Right: the right to dominate and expand.

England itself had a long tradition of pursuing the Greek vision, beginning even before the signing of the Magna Carta. Colonial Americans therefore considered themselves the heirs of a magnificent heritage of ever-expanding freedom and liberty, in which the duty of the Sovereign was to protect their way of life and promote the pursuit of happiness - not to `utilize' English citizens for its own aggrandizement. Thus, O'Lalor argues that the Revolutionary generation was not trying to break away from their heritage and create something altogether new: rather, they were simply protecting their sacred heritage. As the Declaration of Independence points out, the English king had failed in his duty to that heritage, and it was their responsibility to re-invigorate and protect their historic rights and liberties.

Later on, when the Articles of Confederation failed as well, the Founders gathered once again to try and correct the weaknesses of the Articles - but not to change their original principles. Therefore, as James Madison pointed out, the new Constitution did not create new principles, and for the most part it gave the government no new powers. Its intent was simply to improve the efficiency of the government's ability to enforce the original principles and powers.

There was, however, one `new' federal power: the power to regulate commerce. For this, notes O'Lalor, there was no precedent, and the Founders could not anticipate, from the past, how this new factor might play out. It was this power that Hamilton used "as leverage to finance his vision of an industrial-commercial and military regime, predicated on Roman virtue...." However, as O'Lalor reminds the reader, this new power "was never intended to finance the vision of any one particular person, or an ideology...." It was intended to further the goals of "the Revolutionary generation, whose vision was social, political, and economic equal opportunity." Because of the intercession of Treasury Secretary Hamilton (i.e., his slanted scheme for assuming and paying off the revolutionary War debt, the creation of a national bank, his coziness with wealthy factions, his one-sided encouragement of industry), this vision - the intended American Republic - was never truly realized.

O'Lalor's very good (and exceptionally well-documented) book tells this story from pre-Magna Carta days to the time when Hamilton's efforts came to an abrupt halt following his Report on Manufactures (which projected the future of the United States in the world economy, and which brought charges of corruption along with strong opposition to Hamilton's suggestion of supporting industry through subsidies). He nicely weaves together elements of ancient and modern history, economics, philosophy, religion and education. He grieves over the loss of what might-have-been, deploring the empty consumer society that seems to be the final end of our great American experiment. But he concludes on a hopeful note: "The government has a moral duty to serve people. If that is a given, society will progress toward peace and harmony. Then will America realize the republic of the Revolutionary generation."

This is a very pertinent and timely book, which all Americans should read.

This man knows what he is writing about!!!!
This book is a fascinating look into our nation's true history!O'Lalor goes back in time with examples such as the Magna Carta to explain how our nation's fathers got their ideas on how to organize this nation's government.This is not a History for Dummies book!This is a true work of someone who has done incredible research to bring the reader the true meaning of a "republic".Do YOU know what a REPUBLIC is?

Written and Unwritten History of America's Republic
The Never Realized Republic represents research of the written and unwritten history of the inception of America's republic. As the author I can assure you; you will find new meaning to America's past. I also want to announce a forthcoming title due out this month. Shrouded in Mist: Physics and the Archaic Symbology of Metaphysics. This is a collection of essays and poems to illuminate, compare, and contrast modern and ancient science. I have returned to my roots in studies of comparative theology and mysticism. Product Description To demystify millennia of science, philosophy, and religion is no easy task. During archaic times and the thousands of years of wisdom; acquired by the priests of Egypt for example, there was no reference to science or philosophy - it wasn't even religion, per se'.The nature of existence or of truth and knowledge was not merely the true belief, of ancient Greek philosophy. As civilization moved westward, through the Mediterranean, Europe, and across the Atlantic; the nature of existence or of truth and knowledge, was and still remains in constant and often volatile conflict. It seems the world has settled on believing but understanding where it all came from, remains shrouded in the mists of time. Presented in Shrouded in Mist is one poet's attempt to reconcile the faith and wisdom, between science and religion. Product Details ISBN: 978-1-4512-9425-5 ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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A biography of American statesman, Alexander Hamilton. It recounts the political, Constitutional, economic and financial history of the USA from the American Revolution to the day in July 1804, when Hamilton was killed in a duel with Burr. ... Read more

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The Federalist Papers: America's Greatest Living Documentsby James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John JayWith Bonus Features: The Declaration of Independence The Articles of Confederation The Constitution of the United States of America The complete final versions of America's most importantGreatest Living Documents are now presented in this one handy desk reference. Ideal for study, classroom use, research, and inspirationalreading, the original documents are featured here free of comment, opinion or editorial and presented exactly as our founding fathers intended. "A wonderful resource - finally someone has put these into a convenient, easy to read format." - The Congressional Review "Excellent, and cogent, a reminder as to how far we've driftedfrom the framer's original intention" - Dennis J. Kucinich - Congressman"Whether I'm using it from Kindle or in my office, this referenceis a Godsend." - William Jefferson Clinton, Former President of the UnitedStates ... Read more

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Great Reference
Best edition I've found. Makes a case for why we should take back the country from the corporations.

Excellent Edition! (Light Blue Cover With American Flag)
This is the best edition of the Federalist Papers I've seen. What I like about this one is that it includes the Constitution of the United States as well as the Declaration of Independence, whereas the others I've seen don't have those.

I also like the fact this one does not have opinions of other authors in it - it's just the documents as they were written without any fluff. Good quality book as well.

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishings Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the worlds literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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One of my all-time favorite books!!!!!!!!!!
I agree completely with the previous reviewer. I bought my original copy of this amazing book at a library book sale when I was 12 yo, and I was heartbroken when it was lost in one of my many moves after college. I managed to acquire another copy later (with a type-written, SIGNED note from the author to one of her close friends!!) for under $10, and I'm so glad I did! I look at it often and daydream about life in colonial NY as I look at the photos in the book and read the story.

The truly wonderful thing about this book is that it's told as a story, so you can imagine that you're sitting there, observing the characters, who have now been dead 200 years, as they live their lives. It absolutely should be re-printed! This is a book any history buff would adore. If you loved "Gone With The Wind" or any of Eugenia Price's wonderful books, add this one to your collection if you can. The only difference is that it goes through colonial days, the Revolution, early 1800s, and up to Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton's death at 97 in 1854. Alice Curtis Desmond was a truly gifted biographer. This book is all the evidence I need to decide that.

Alexander Hamilton's wife: A Romance of the Hudson
Great bio.Very interesting insights on the character of Alexander. Very interesting study of the early Dutch history of NY.The book should be republished and recommended reading for junior and senior high school. ... Read more

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A biography of Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, discussing his accomplishments as well as the controversy and scandal that marked his career. ... Read more

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Are The Reviews Correct?
I read the review made by the School Library Journal and thought that it did not give this book a fair review.This book is said to be a "dry account" and "is unlikely to spur any interest or excitement in readers".I beg to differ.As an eighth grade student, I would be at the correct age to read this book, and I believe that, although the book also reflects the negative aspects of Hamilton's life, it also portrays him as a true hero and is sure to spark any young reader's interest in the life of Alexander Hamilton. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Alexander Hamilton is one of the most important of America’s Founding Fathers, yet he and his contributions are often overlooked. Hard-driving, cocky, and irritating at times, he was also brilliant, prophetic, and generous. His was a remarkable life, from his stint as Washington’s key aide during the American Revolution to his role as the first Treasury Secretary of the United States. It was also a life cut tragically short in a duel with Aaron Burr that has created more questions than answers. Amazing, frustrating, fascinating, and controversial, all at the same time—that was Alexander Hamilton. ... Read more

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A great book
This is the best book on Hamilton ever written and among the best books on republican government.It is truly a joy to read, a "page-turner" even if you never thought a page-turner possible among academic books.

THE author who understands Hamilton's statesmanship best.
I discovered Prof. Stourzh's book by accident in 1974 in a Dallas bookstore at a time when I was writing a term paper on the statesmanship of Alexander Hamilton. Every book (then current) that I came across seemed todwell on collateral things (e.g. the Jefferson vs. Hamilton thing, or the"Maria Reynolds Affair" etc.) that purported to explain Hamiltonas "man and politician", and therefore explain Hamilton's"politics". But since I was already well read in Aristotle,Cicero, Aquinas, Machiavelli, Locke, Montesquieu, The Federal ConventionNotes, The Federalist, de Tocqueville, etc.; and since I was alreadyfamiliar with THE quintessential theme running throughout all of politicalphilosophy -- namely, the critical role of "founder" in theestablishment of good government -- I found every book on Hamilton to begrossly inadequate for my needs, and even a bit presumptuous and overrated. . . that is, until I came across Prof. Stourzh's book on AlexanderHamilton & The Idea of Republican Government.

Here is an authorwho hits the bull's eye of the target. With the exception of only one otherauthor (Professor Paul Eidelberg, who has written excellently on TheAmerican Founding), I seriously doubt there will ever be another writer onHamilton who will surpass Professor Stourzh's understanding of AlexanderHamilton as Hamilton understood himself -- a statesman of the first order,founder of republican government, driven by that ruling passion of thenoblest minds: Honor. Professor Stourzh's book captures this essence. Thereis tremendous depth to this book. Therefore, you don't read this book --you STUDY this book, in exactly the same way that you study Aristotle'sPOLITICS or Machiavelli's PRINCE. That is, word-by-word, line-by-line,paragraph-by-paragraph, and then you start over again.

ALEXANDERHAMILTON & THE IDEA OF REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENT is one of those"great books" that is truly a classic. That is, its value isuniversal and timeless. The fact that this book is out-of-print is,ironically, a testament to its enduring value. The fact that this book isout-of-print means that its would-be purchaser must search long and hard tofind this treasure trove. This effort only prepares the reader for what hemust do, next, if he is to truly appreciate this book once the reader findsit: Again, this book is intended to be read word-by-word, line-by-line,paragraph-by-paragraph, and then you start over again, this time with pen& paper in hand. This book should be on the shelf of every man andwoman who is a serious student of republican government, whether he or shebe teacher, professor, lawyer, judge, politician, or aspiring statesman --or plain old, ordinary citizen.

In short, Professor Stourzh is THEauthor on Alexander Hamilton who understands Hamilton and Hamilton'sStatesmanship, BEST. ... Read more

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The founding of American jurisprudence can be traced to the debates that occurred between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson early in the history of our nation. A Defining Political Debate explores the core tension between the two men over the ability of the judiciary to preserve the core values of republican government. The author takes you through the normative dimensions of the Hamilton and Jefferson debates and provides an analysis of what this means for our current state of affairs. ... Read more

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Volume: 7General Books publication date: 2009Original publication date: 1898Original Publisher: Houghton Mifflin CompanySubjects: StatesmenUnited StatesBiography ... Read more

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Dated but worthwhile
More interesting for an examination of how the perception of Hamilton has changed over time than as a biography (the book is over 100 years old). The author was the Senator who destroyed President Wilson's dream of a League of Nations, leaving him a broken man ... Read more

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A Book For Young Americans. ... Read more

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This is a new edition of one of the most important accounts of the Indian Ocean and Asia during the late 17th century. It is heavily annotated with hundreds of footnotes. Since its first publication in Scotland and England (in 1727 and 1744 respectively), it has only been republished once, in a limited edition in 1930. It is a fascinating insight into the life of a Scottish seafarer and a history of southeast Asia, the Indian Ocean and other areas. Hamilton was an eye-witness to wars, pirate attacks, scheming English and Asian profiteers, and imprisonment. This edition is taken from the original text of the 1727 edition. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more