Martin Van Buren's Calumnies Repudiated

Martin Van Buren's Calumnies Repudiated: Hamilton's Conduct As Secretary Of The Treasury Vindicated is a book written by James Alexander Hamilton and published in 1870. The book aims to defend the legacy of Alexander Hamilton, who served as the first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States under President George Washington, against the attacks made by Martin Van Buren, who served as the eighth President of the United States.Van Buren had criticized Hamilton's financial policies, particularly his support for a national bank and a strong central government. He accused Hamilton of advocating for policies that favored the wealthy and powerful at the expense of the common people. Hamilton's son, James Alexander Hamilton, wrote this book to refute these allegations and defend his father's reputation.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a brief biography of Alexander Hamilton and an overview of his financial policies. The second part addresses Van Buren's criticisms and provides evidence to support Hamilton's positions. The author argues that Hamilton's policies were essential for the economic growth and stability of the United States and that they were not designed to benefit the wealthy at the expense of the common people.Overall, Martin Van Buren's Calumnies Repudiated: Hamilton's Conduct As Secretary Of The Treasury Vindicated is a defense of Alexander Hamilton's legacy and a rebuttal of the criticisms made by Martin Van Buren. It provides valuable insights into the early economic policies of the United States and the political debates that shaped them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.