Robert Morris

Focusing on Robert Morris' pivotal role in financing the American Revolution, this volume delves into his efforts to secure international loans, his subsequent unpopularity, and resignation. It details key events from 1781, including the Bank War, the Commercial Convention, and his tenure in the U.S. Senate. The narrative highlights the complexities of Morris' life, contrasting his significant contributions to the nation's finances with his personal struggles, culminating in three years of imprisonment for debts.