Discusses the life of John Hancock, one of the the wealthiest men in the American colonies and a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Describes the life and accomplishments of the first president of the United States.

"The Washingtons of Sulgrave Manor story begins in England in the time of Henry VIII, eight generations before George Washington's birth. His ancestor Lawrence became rich during one of the greatest commercial expansions in English history. In 1539 he began building the family home, Sulgrave Manor. In the film we see daily life at the Manor and how the Washington family advanced economically and socially"--Container.

John Adams was a successful lawyer in Boston when he found himself drawn into the colonial quest for liberty from Britain. Despite defending the British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre, Adams ended up taking a leadership role in rallying the people to fight for their independence. As the new government found its legs, Adams found himself the first Vice President of the United States. He would go on to become President before retiring to live...

Alexander Hamilton is a familiar name in American history because of the amazing life he led. From his early life as an orphan to traveling to New York City and becoming an influential Founding Father, Hamilton's life was full of drama and achievements. This book looks at some of the most remarkable things about his life, giving a glimpse into his life in the Caribbean as well as the battles he had with other Founding Fathers to pass his financial...