Course Description

This course explores the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton through Alexander Hamilton, American by Richard Brookhiser—a biography that presents Hamilton as a visionary statesman, economic thinker, and defender of constitutional government. Born into poverty, Hamilton rose by merit and conviction to become a chief author of The Federalist Papers, the nation’s first Treasury Secretary, and a driving force behind America’s founding institutions. Brookhiser’s work highlights Hamilton’s enduring belief in strong national leadership, fiscal responsibility, and the rule of law—principles vital to the American experiment. Students will examine Hamilton’s ideas and actions within the context of the Founding era and consider their relevance to contemporary debates about government, liberty, and national identity.

Course Details

3 Tracks Offered (select one track on application form):
Track 1
Sundays : Nov 2, Nov 9, Nov 16, Nov 30, Dec 7
10:00–11:15 AM ET / 9:00–10:15 AM CT / 7:00–8:15 AM PT
Track 2 CLOSED
Sundays : Nov 2, Nov 9, Nov 16, Nov 30, Dec 7
8:00-9:15 PM ET / 7:00-8:15 PM ET / 5:00-6:15 PM PT
Track 3
Tuesdays: Nov 4, Nov 11, Nov 18, Dec 2, Dec 9
7:00-8:15 PM ET / 6:00-7:15 PM ET / 4:00-5:15 PM PT

Students are responsible for the purchase of their own hard copy of the book. Buy the book via Amazon here.

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