Biographies G through L

Profile of Alexander Hamilton. Alexander Hamilton was one of America's founding fathers and extremely influential in the early formation of the United States. This profile looks at his life and accomplishments.

This political economist's book Progress & Poverty made him one of the nation's most famous men in the 1880's. A simply excellent bio written by his grandaughter, the famed Agnes George de Mille.

Here is the little-known story of the man who bankrolled the War of 1812 when the US Treasury ran out of money in early 1813. From the U.S. History.org site.

From the Greenhow Collection at Duke University, the collection is mostly correspondence with Rose Greenhow related to her activities spying on behalf of the Confederate States of America. Also includes a nice little biography.

This brief biographical sketch of Alexander Hamilton provides a quick reference for the significant aspects of his life. Find further information to aid in researching this man who many say saved the United States from financial ruin.

That larger than life character upon whom Citizen Kane was based on. His newspapers helped push America into fighting the Spanish-American War. From the famed zpub site.

A third and quite extensive revision of Brad Lang's Alfred Hitchcock tribute in honor of The Master's 100th birthday.

In spite of General Robert E. Lee's objections and Braxton Bragg's less than flowing praise, Davis promoted Hood to Commander of the Army of the Tennessee on July 17, 1864. He attacked at Ezra Church, Lickskillet, Peachtree Creek, Legett's Mill, and Utoy Creek losing every battle and a third of his men.

Although she is primarily known for writing the Battle Hymn of the Republic, Julia Ward Howe also worked for peace and woman suffrage. From Jone Johnson Lewis and her great Women's History site.

A fine bio from John Fischer's Hawaii/South Pacific site from About.com of the great Warrior and King who united and reigned over the unified island Kingdom of Hawaii.

"Old Pete" was one of the greatest generals this nation has ever seen. This section of the "Northern Georgia " site is full of informative text and fine photos.