The whole Hamiltonian-Anglophile-Federalist vs. Jeffersonian- Francophile-Republican thing in Washington's first two terms is eerily reminiscent of our present situation of Republicans vs. Democrats.
Interesting. Though, Hamilton was a real loose cannon. He reminds me of the Bob Barr of the left - yeah, he called himseld a Federalist, but he wanted more power given to the presidency than anyone was comfortable with. Barr was a favorite Republican during Whitewater, but now he seems way too libertarian for a lot of people.
But you're right - it's very similar...