?To repudiate his legacy,? Chernow writes, ?is, in many ways, to repudiate the modern world.? Chernow here recounts Hamilton's turbulent life: an illegitimate, largely self-taught orphan from the Caribbean, he came out of nowhere to take America by storm, rising to become George Washington's aide-de-camp in the Continental Army, coauthoring The Federalist Papers, founding the Bank of New York, leading the Federalist Party, and becoming the first Treasury Secretary of the United States. Chernow's biography gives Hamilton his due and sets the record straight, deftly illustrating that the political and economic greatness of today's America is the result of Hamilton's countless sacrifices to champion ideas that were often wildly disputed during his time. According to historian Joseph Ellis, Alexander Hamilton is ?a robust full-length portrait, in my view the best ever written, of the most brilliant, charismatic and dangerous founder of them all.? Few figures in American history have been more hotly debated or more grossly misunderstood than Alexander Hamilton. In the first full-length 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. Owner blind stamp on half-title page, otherwise a fine copy. Despite his untimely tragic death as a result of an unnecessary duel, he had served his life’s purpose: making the great nation of America the superpower it is today.Hard Cover. His life is inspirational and leaves a shining mark in the books of history.

He started out as an orphan, worked hard to shed out his image as bastard, and succeeded in not only making his own life count, but also leaving behind a legacy which continues to benefit his adopted country even today, two centuries on. Publisher: Library of America (May 23, 2017)Ĭhoosing the Best Alexander Hamilton BooksĪlexander Hamilton was in no sense an ordinary man.Authors: Alexander Hamilton (Author), Joanne Freeman (Editor).A good biography which stands out for its good content, this is one is a god recommendation for the modern reader. This book satisfies the reader’s thirst for interesting facts and figures from the books of history. A recent Broadway musical based on his life has renewed the public’s interest, and this biography is just one of the many that have sprung up since the play’s release. The famous politician and statesman, who was also known for his flaws, led a happening life. This book compiles the letters and writings of Alexander Hamilton, which tell the story like it was. What better way to narrate the events that have changed the course of history of mankind.

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