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Justme22 · M
The early American Republic era. (1780-1820) The people like Adams, Burr, Jefferson, Madison, Talleyrand, Washington and yes Hamilton are all fascinating to me. Long before the musical, I was a fan of Burr though I am probably one of the few out there. Their biographies are a touchstone for today's cultural wars sadly. But it is helpful to know the facts about these individuals when others spout off on the Founding fathers. And you quickly realize they have no idea who Charles Beard is and why he is so damn important.
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Justme22 · M
@Stereoguy Beard wrote An Economic Interpretation of the Constitution. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Economic_Interpretation_of_the_Constitution_of_the_United_States
It basically said hey guess what those guys who supported the Constitution, did not do it out of the kindness of their hearts, the good of all people or whatever else you hear as a kid. They did it because they made a financial killing doing so. Hamilton most of all.
It basically said hey guess what those guys who supported the Constitution, did not do it out of the kindness of their hearts, the good of all people or whatever else you hear as a kid. They did it because they made a financial killing doing so. Hamilton most of all.