Alexander Hamilton
Ron Chernow
Unleash the life and legacy of one of America's most debated and misunderstood Founding Fathers with this landmark biography. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ron Chernow tells the captivating and human story of Alexander Hamilton, who overcame all odds to inspire and shape the newborn nation. Discover Hamilton's passionate patriotism, ambitious aspirations, and countless sacrifices that led to the political and economic greatness of America today. This biography goes beyond Hamilton's public life, delving into his intimate relationships and infamous duel with Aaron Burr. Don't miss out on this vivid and vital account of the man who built the foundations of American prosperity and power.
Publish Date
2005-03-29T00:00:00.000Z
2005-03-29T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2004
Goodreads Rating
4.22
ISBN
8601410917197
Categories
Recommendations
3
Recommendations
2019-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
I've been listening to Ron Chernow's magnificent biography of Hamilton on occasional long commutes throughout the year, and it's a wonderful antidote to current events. It reminds me that the enduring power of our approach to government didn't come easy, and that if our nation could survive the poisonous politics of the early Republic, it can survive today's version as well. That is not a reason for complacency, but a reason instead to fight harder for what we value. – sourceTravis Kalanick changed his Twitter avatar to Alexander Hamilton after having read Alexander Hamilton. – source
2017-03-28T00:00:00.000Z
In some way you look back on Will and Arial Durant’s The Lessons of History or Ron Chernow’s book on Alexander Hamilton, and you realize, man, you can get an awful lot out of people who have been through this sort of thing and studied the ones who did it before. – source