{"product_id":"little-people-big-dreams-alexander-hamilton","title":"Little People, Big Dreams: Alexander Hamilton","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDiscover the inspiring story of Alexander Hamilton, the Founding Father, political trailblazer and modern-day icon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlexander Hamilton’s childhood was characterized by loss and hardship. Yet with a little help and a lot of tenacity, he travelled to America to pursue an education. Aged 15 he arrived in New York City as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ean immigrant and an orphan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. He studied hard and became known for his intelligence, wit and impressive rhetorical skills. He was soon swept up in the revolutionary cause and joined the army. During the Revolutionary war he became a close friend of George Washington and after America gained independence, he trained as a lawyer, founded a national bank and was appointed to Congress. As a politician, he co-wrote the highly influential Federalist papers and later became the first Secretary of the Treasury.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlexander was one of the lesser-known Founding Fathers, until\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLin-Manuel Miranda’s smash-hit musical Hamilton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e catapulted him to global fame, sharing his incredible story with millions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis powerful book features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estunning illustrations and extra facts at the back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ebiographical timeline with historical photos a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003end a detailed profile of the protagonist's life.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eLittle People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This title is part of an exciting new strand in the series, focusing on historical figures who shaped the arts, sciences and culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quarto Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55810254307713,"sku":"9781805701583","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/8444\/6286\/files\/1_51daba5b-c517-463a-914c-ea0f1c354558.png?v=1781784876","url":"https:\/\/shop.bl.uk\/products\/little-people-big-dreams-alexander-hamilton","provider":"British Library Online Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}