The riveting life of Alexander Hamilton, an illegitimate, largely self-taught orphan from the Caribbean who overcame all the odds to become George Washington's aide-de-camp and the first Treasury Secretary of the United States. Few figures in American history have been more hotly debated than Alexander Hamilton. In this masterful work, Chernow shows how the political and economic greatness of America today is the result of Hamilton's willingness to champion ideas that were often wildly disputed during his time. He charts ...
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The riveting life of Alexander Hamilton, an illegitimate, largely self-taught orphan from the Caribbean who overcame all the odds to become George Washington's aide-de-camp and the first Treasury Secretary of the United States. Few figures in American history have been more hotly debated than Alexander Hamilton. In this masterful work, Chernow shows how the political and economic greatness of America today is the result of Hamilton's willingness to champion ideas that were often wildly disputed during his time. He charts his titanic feuds with Jefferson, Adams, Madison, Monroe and Burr; his highly public affair with Maria Reynolds; his loving marriage to his loyal wife Eliza; and the famous and mysterious duel with Aaron Burr that led to his death in July 1804. The book was adapted into a hugely successful Broadway musical - nominated for a record 16 Tony awards - which opens in London's West End in September 2017.
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Truly a great read about a great man. Chernow brings his life alive to the reader flaws and all; if you truly want to understand our nation roots, Hamilton is a must read.
Marjorie D
Mar 18, 2016
Great Read
Ordered and received the book in a fraction of the time it will take me to read it. It's going to be good!
Jim80
Jun 7, 2012
Definitive biography
This is the best bio of Hamilton now out. It is well researched and well written.
Gerald F R
Dec 30, 2010
The author's research and lay out was very good. His economic knowledge was lacking but overall I really could not put the book down
