Publisher's Synopsis
Haym Salomon, The Financier Of The Revolution: An Unwritten Chapter In American History is a book written by Madison C. Peters. This book tells the story of Haym Salomon, a Jewish immigrant who played a crucial role in financing the American Revolution. Despite his significant contributions, Salomon's story has often been overlooked in American history. Peters sets out to rectify this by providing a detailed account of Salomon's life and his contributions to the Revolution.The book begins by providing background information on Salomon's early life in Poland and his eventual immigration to America. Peters then explores Salomon's involvement in the Revolutionary War, including his work as a financier and his role in helping to negotiate loans from foreign governments. Salomon's efforts were instrumental in securing the funds necessary to continue the fight for independence.Throughout the book, Peters also examines the challenges faced by Salomon as a Jewish immigrant in a predominantly Christian society. Despite these obstacles, Salomon continued to work tirelessly for the cause of American independence.Overall, Haym Salomon, The Financier Of The Revolution: An Unwritten Chapter In American History is a compelling and informative account of a lesser-known figure in American history. Peters' meticulous research and engaging writing style make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the Revolutionary War or the contributions of immigrants to American society.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.