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1/3. Thomas Jefferson v Alexander Hamilton : the Nature of Democracy. Allan Little revisits the dispute between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson about 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. Repeated from Wednesday

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Bonnie Greer
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