Some politicians also, without proof, sought to spread rumors that hamilton was, in fact, part creole. Ron chernow is the prizewinning author of six previous books and the recipient of the 2015 national humanities medal. Alexander hamilton book snoisle libraries bibliocommons. The life of alexander hamilton is without doubt worth reading about and in my opinion you would be hard pressed to find. His first book, the house of morgan, won the national book award, washington. And to have burr be the cause of hamiltons early death is a travesty and a huge loss to america. Alexander hamilton was an illegitimate, largely selftaught orphan from the caribbean who overcame all the odds to become george washingtons aidedecamp and the first treasury secretary of the.
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. Pulitzer prizewinning author ron chernow presents a landmark biography of alexander hamilton, the founding father who galvanized, inspired, scandalized, and shaped the newborn nation. Upon delving into ron chernows biography i learned that this humble looking. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow is a masterpiece which has engaged me, shocked me and even brought me to tears. Alexander hamilton is a 2004 biography of american statesman alexander hamilton, written by historian and biographer ron chernow. 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. I knew little about hamilton until i read chernows biography. Chernow examined the remarkable life and career of the.
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From what i learned about john adams in this book i dont want to read anymore. Hamilton, one of the founding fathers of the united states, was an instrumental promoter of the u. Thick octavo, original half russet cloth, original dust jacket. A life won the pulitzer prize for biography, and alexander hamiltonthe inspiration for the broadway musicalwon the george washington book prize. Constitution, founder of the nations financial system, and its first secretary of the treasury the book, which was met with mostly positive acclaim, went on to win. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow book vlog youtube. Hamiltons countless exploits never cramped his prolific literary labors. I too developed an appreciation for hamilton the man, his gifts, and his contributions and sacrifices for our country. Shop for alexander hamilton books online at target. Hamilton is an illegitimate child, raised along with his older brother by his mother. A life won the pulitzer prize for biography, and alexander hamilton the inspiration for the broadway musicalwon the george washington book prize. The book has some bump damage to the front upper corner and lower edge, and some minor staining to the lower and upper edge. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow read book online.
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. While hamilton is a brick of a book, it was an interesting, thorough look at the life of a founding father. I knew he was the first treasury secretary, died in a duel and had recently been the centerpiece of a hiphop musical on broadway. Alexander hamilton reprint paperback by ron chernow.
Alexander hamilton by ron chernow overdrive rakuten. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow 9780143034759 dymocks. The inspiration for the hit broadway musical hamilton. Chernow shows how the political and economic power of america today is the result of hamilton s willingness to champion ideas that. In 2004 ron chernow, a journalist and biographer specialising in financial history, first published this book, a mammoth work of research that. 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. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Two books about hamilton get tonys boost usa today. His first book, the house of morgan, won the national book award.
The book explains about alexander hamilton and his life. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow pdf ebook complete. 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. Ron chernow, the renowned author of titan whom the new york times has called as elegant an architect of monumental histories as weve seen in decades, vividly recreates the whole sweep of alexander hamiltons turbulent life his exotic, brutal upbringing.
Alexander hamilton by ron chernow reading guidebook club. Aaron burr, a fellow new york politician, is an ironic presence throughout much of chernow s book. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow was published on 26 th april 2004, english. The period from 1755 to 1804 chernows option for the questionable birth year. Hamilton is one of the most important figures in the early federal period of us history along with george.
Croix through his death from the mortal shot fired by our nations vice president, aaron burr. Not only does chernow provide an account of hamiltons life, but he provides analysis for the reader along the way. His two most recent books, alexander hamilton and titan. Chernow is the author of a comprehensive 2004 biography alexander hamilton, a book that inspired miranda to write hamilton, according to playbill, and miranda has stated many times that he strived. It is a shame that alexander hamiltons life was cut short by his own stupidity. Hamilton was a genius and worked as a clerk, military general and fought in several battles viz. Alexander hamilton book by ron chernow thriftbooks. Ron chernow won the national book award in 1990 for his first book, the house of morgan, and his second book, the warburgs, won the eccles prize as the best business book of 1993. An american banking dynasty and the rise of modern finance, ron chernow has been called in the new york times as elegant an architect of monumental histories as weve seen in decades. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as cds or access codes. National book award winner chernows reputation and track record with a previous bestseller could make alexander hamilton as popular. Chernows book is expansive going back in detail to hamiltons childhood in the west indies to the death of his wife eliza on the eve of the civil war who survived him by nearly 50 years, yet concise and does not dwell on any part of hamilton. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow, 2004, first edition. Alexander hamilton was an illegitimate, largely selftaught orphan from the caribbean who overcame all the odds to become george washingtons aidedecamp and the first treasury secretary of the united states.
Alexander hamilton by ron chernow, 2004, first edition, penguin. The bestselling life of one of americas founding fathers, alexander hamilton, which became the basis for the hugely successful broadway show hamilton. Alexander hamilton had a way with words, as does ron chernow. Alexander hamilton the popularity of the broadway musical hamilton, has rekindled interest in ron chernows 2004 biography of our nations first secretary of the treasury. Chernow brings to light nearly fifty previously undiscovered essays as he explores hamiltons fiery journalism, his youthful poetry, his magisterial state papers, and his revealing missives to colleagues and friends. First edition of the pulitzer prizewinning historians acclaimed biography of hamilton, boldly inscribed on the title page by him, for timothy, ron chernow 61905. A new york times bestseller, and the inspiration for the hit broadway musical hamilton. In all probability, alexander hamilton is the foremost figure in american history who never attained the presidency, yet he probably had a much deeper and more lasting impact than many who did. Few figures in american history are more controversial. Ron chernow spoke about his biography, alexander hamilton, published by penguin press. Alexander hamiltons precise birthdate is unknown, but is believed to be january 11, 1755 on the island of nevis in the british west indies. When i first received alexander hamilton as a gift, ill have to admit i knew very little about the man. Alexander hamilton, july 1792, hamilton, the human word machine, and the law is whatever is successfully argued and plausibly maintained. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow 9781786690036 dymocks.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read alexander hamilton. Aaron burr, a fellow new york politician, is an ironic presence throughout much of chernows book. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alexander hamilton great lives. Ron chernow brought alexander hamilton alive to me, warts and all. Ron chernow is the prizewinning author of six books and the recipient of the. In this masterful work, chernow shows how the political and economic power of. Penguin press was the publisher of the alexander hamilton book.