Alexander Hamilton

English

ISBN: 1101200855

EAN: 9781101200858

Category: Biography & Autobiography / Historical/Biography & Autobiography / Political/History / United States / General/

Publisher: Penguin

Release Date: 05/09/2007

Age Range: 18-UP

Synopsis: Ron Chernow, the renowned author of Titan whom the New York Times has called "as elegant an architect of monumental histories as we've seen in decades," vividly re-creates the whole sweep of Alexander Hamilton's turbulent life-his exotic, brutal upbringing; his titanic feuds with celebrated rivals; his pivotal role in defining the shape of the federal government and the American economy; his shocking illicit romances; his enlightened abolitionism; and his famous death in a duel with Aaron Burr in July 1804. Drawing upon extensive, unparalleled research- including nearly fifty previously undiscovered essays highlighting Hamilton's fiery journalism as well as his revealing missives to colleagues and friends-this biography of the extraordinarily gifted founding father who galvanized, inspired, and scandalized the newborn nation is the work by which all others will be measured.

Awards: American Library Association Notable Books – null  George Washington Book Prize – null  Los Angeles Times Book Prizes – null  New York Times Editors Choice – null  New York Times Notable Books of the Year – null 

Alexander Hamilton

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Format: eBook - EPUB

Pages: 832