Alexander Hamilton Quotes
His army had been so successful that many of his men had all the riches they ever dreamed of and great glory as well. Some just wanted to slow down and enjoy the conquered lands where they had been received very cordially as Alexander’s “occupation” was much more benign than the Asian rulers had been. Most however wanted to go back to Macedonia and enjoy their wealth and prestige. This statement of Alexander’s turned most of the men around.
After a victory, Alexander did not treat the newly conquered regions badly. In most cases the quality of lives of the average person improved. Most important, he did not interfere with local cultural traditions and his men intermarried with the conquered population.
Adams liked hardly anyone. Hamilton was a fellow Federalist leader. Adams even had harsh words for George Washington. See {621581}