In an America where the capital remains firmly rooted in New York City, James Monroe and Alexander Hamilton forge an unlikely and ruthless political partnership. Driven by a massive electoral mandate in 1796, they quickly dismantle the political status quo, ushering in what they declare is the nation's "golden age." However, this golden age is forged in fire. Ignoring all opposition, the administration passes two monumental, nation-changing bills in rapid succession. This radical progress is deemed an act of war by the Southern states, led by a disgraced and vengeful Thomas Jefferson, who is unceremoniously fired from his post as Secretary of State after a crippling personal scandal. The political tensions immediately explode into military action. An arrogant, confident Monroe dismisses the threat-until a furious, armed Southern Insurrection attacks the New York White House. Monroe and Hamilton are forced to fight for their lives and the survival of the Union, barely escaping through secret tunnels beneath the city. The war has begun, and the Union's leaders must now transform their political victory into a military triumph, starting with a ruthless, preemptive strike against the Southern seat of rebellion.
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