New series 1/3. Thomas Jefferson v Alexander Hamilton : the Nature of Democracy
Allan Little revisits the dispute between
Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson over the US Constitution. Hamilton believed in strong centralised national institutions while Jefferson dreamt of an America with minimal government. Leading historians tell the story of how Hamilton's political rivalries led to his death in a duel, and how his dispute with Jefferson shaped democracy in America. John Redwood and Bonnie Greer assess the legacy of their ideas for today's democracies.
Producers Kirsten Dwight and Karen Maurice Repeated Saturday 10.15pm