Alexander hamilton by ron chernow was published on 26 th april 2004, english. Burr that fatally shot hamilton, leaving eliza to carry on his legacy. This book was adapted into a hugely successful broadway musical nominated for a record 16 tony awards and winner of 11 which opens at the victoria palace. Hamilton is the story of america then, told by america now. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow is a masterpiece which has engaged me, shocked me and even brought me to tears. Few figures in american history have been more hotly debated or more grossly. Nobody knows alexander hamilton and his time better than does jacob cooke the papers of alexander hamilton, tench coxe, and this refreshingly brief, skillful biography, while no substitute for the works of broadus mitchell or robert hendrickson, is full of novel though often exasperating insights into hamiltons character. While hamilton is a brick of a book, it was an interesting, thorough look at the life of a founding father. Alexander hamilton is a 2004 biography of alexander hamilton, written by ron chernow. Hamilton now has his monument, and, with the stunning success of the musical, we are witnessing a reversal of reputational fortune. Kitts to rachel fawcett and james hamilton, but he spent the majority of his youth on the island of st.
The book was adapted into a hugely successful broadway musical winner of 11. I still dont know a lot, but this who was alexander hamilton book, geared towards 3rd6th graders, gave me a simple foundation the book was linmanuel mirandas inspiration for his musical hamilton. There is a lot to like and be in awe about alexander hamilton. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow, 2004, first edition, penguin. Ron chernow brought alexander hamilton alive to me, warts and all. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. The startling truth behind world events our history books got wrong. But with alexander hamilton, pulitzer prize winner ron chernow proves hes a master of the genre.
His first, the house of morgan, won the national book award. A past president of pen america, chernow has been the recipient of eight honorary doctorates. Paul christy written in 1920 by princeton professor henry jones ford, alexander hamilton follows the. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow overdrive rakuten. Hamilton was a genius and worked as a clerk, military general and fought in several battles viz. He is best known for being one of the main contributors to the federalist papers and being the first secretary of the treasury of the united states. Alexander hamilton is a 2004 biography of american statesman alexander hamilton, written by historian and biographer ron chernow. From what i learned about john adams in this book i dont want to read anymore. According to historian joseph ellis, alexander hamilton is a robust fulllength portrait, in my view the best ever written, of the most brilliant. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. Eleven years of laughter, mayhem, and fun in the sandbox. Alexander hamilton was a founding father, a constitutional convention delegate, author of the federalist papers and the first secretary of the u. Ron chernow is the prizewinning author of six previous books and the recipient of the 2015 national humanities medal. Other than george washington, no other american leader was present at more turning points in the early years of the republic than alexander hamilton.
Pulitzer prizewinning author ron chernow presents a landmark biography of alexander hamilton, the founding father who galvanized, inspired, scandalized, and shaped the newborn nation. Alexander hamilton s most popular book is the federalist papers. A new york times bestseller, and the inspiration for the hit broadway musical hamilton. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow how does a bastard, orphan, son of a whore and a scotsman dropped in the middle of a forgotten spot in the caribbean by providence, impoverished, in squalor grow up to be a hero and a scholar. In 2004 ron chernow, a journalist and biographer specialising in financial history, first published this book, a mammoth work of research that. The collection, consisting of approximately 12,000 items dating from 1708 to 1917, documents hamiltons. Its rare that 800page history books are this much funleast of all biographies of dead politicians. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked. Linmanuel miranda book, music, and lyrics alexander hamilton is the tony and grammy awardwinning composerlyriciststar of broadways in the heights winner of four 2008 tony awards including best musical, best orchestrations, and best choreography with miranda receiving the award for best score.
In the first fulllength biography of alexander hamilton in decades, national book award winner ron chernow tells the riveting story of a man who overcame all odds to. Alexander hamilton this book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In the first fulllength biography of alexander hamilton in decades, ron chernow tells the riveting story of a man who overcame all odds to shape, inspire, and scandalize the newborn america. Low flat shipping rates and a 60day money back satisfaction guarantee. Perfect prep for alexander hamilton quizzes and tests you might have in school. A life won the pulitzer prize for biography, and alexander hamiltonthe inspiration for the broadway musicalwon the george washington book prize. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow, 2004, first edition.
Additionally, he is the cocomposer and colyricist of broadways tonynominated bring it. The life of alexander hamilton is without doubt worth reading about and in my opinion you would be hard pressed to find a better written, more comprehensive book on. Ron chernow is the prizewinning author of six books and the recipient of the 2015 national humanities medal. This is an excellent biography on alexander hamilton, a formidable and sometimes controversial figure among our founding fathers. The book has some bump damage to the front upper corner and lower edge, and some minor staining to the lower and upper edge. How does a bastard, orphan, son of a whore and a scotsman, dropped in the middle of a forgotten spot in the caribbean by providence, impoverished, in squalor grow. Ron chernow is the prizewinning author of five previous books. Alexander hamilton lyrics original broadway cast of.
Ron chernow ron chernow tells the story of a man who overcame all odds to shape, inspire, and scandalize the newborn america. An illegitimate, largely selftaught orphan from the caribbean, hamilton rose with stunning speed to become george washingtons aidedecamp, a battlefield hero, a member of. This is the new york times bestseller and it won the prizes like george washington book prize in 2005, national book critics circle award nominee for biography in 2004. Hamilton was born on the caribbean island of nevis or st. In the first fulllength biography of alexander hamilton in decades, national book award winner ron chernow tells the riveting story of a man who overcame all odds to shape, inspire, and s. It is a shame that alexander hamiltons life was cut short by his own stupidity. Alexander hamilton was arguably the most important figure in american history who never attained the presidency, but he had a far more lasting impact than many who did. Books by alexander hamilton author of the federalist papers. Alexander hamilton alexander hamiltons support of thomas jefferson over aaron burr in the 1800 u. The book explains about alexander hamilton and his life. The life of alexander hamilton is without doubt worth reading about and in my opinion you would be hard pressed to find a better written, more comprehensive book on his life.
Penguin press was the publisher of the alexander hamilton book. I looked at that book for the entire checkout period and was so intimidated i didnt even open it. The sex scandal that ruined alexander hamiltons chances. Alexander hamilton was born into obscurity in the british west indies, but made his reputation during the revolutionary war and became one of. According to historian joseph ellis, alexander hamilton is a robust fulllength portrait, in my view the best ever written, of the most brilliant, charismatic and dangerous. Alexander hamilton has 339 books on goodreads with 155346 ratings. The book finally comes to a close with the death of alexander, in a duel with burr due to the fact that hamilton endorsed jefferson over him during an election. Alexander hamilton had a way with words, as does ron chernow. Beginning with hamiltons birth in the caribbean, the book traces hamiltons story from his childhood, to his early years in america, to his rise as one of the most admiredand reviledpoliticians and statesmen that the country would ever see. In the first fulllength biography of alexander hamilton in decades, national book award winner ron chernow tells the riveting story of a man who overcame all odds to shape, inspire, and scandalize the newborn america. Morgan, the historian pulls you into the life story of the most federally minded founding father and americas first.
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