Alexander hamilton by ron chernow is a masterpiece which has engaged me, shocked me and even brought me to tears. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. Penguin press was the publisher of the alexander hamilton book. National book award winner chernows reputation and track record with a previous bestseller could make alexander hamilton as popular. First edition of the pulitzer prizewinning historians acclaimed biography of hamilton, boldly inscribed on the title page by him, for timothy, ron chernow 61905. Some politicians also, without proof, sought to spread rumors that hamilton was, in fact, part creole. Hamilton is one of the most important figures in the early federal period of us history along with george. Alexander hamilton great lives kindle edition by chernow, ron. A past president of pen america, chernow has been the.
The life of alexander hamilton is without doubt worth reading about and in my opinion you would be hard pressed to find. A life won the pulitzer prize for biography, and alexander hamiltonthe inspiration for the broadway musicalwon the george washington book prize. 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. In this masterful work, chernow shows how the political and economic power of.
The period from 1755 to 1804 chernows option for the questionable birth year. Rockefeller, were both nominated for the national book critics circle award in biography. When i first received alexander hamilton as a gift, ill have to admit i knew very little about the man. The book has some bump damage to the front upper corner and lower edge, and some minor staining to the lower and upper edge. Hamilton was a genius and worked as a clerk, military general and fought in several battles viz. Pulitzer prizewinning author ron chernow presents a landmark. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow was published on 26 th april 2004, english.
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. Shop for alexander hamilton books online at target. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow, 2004, first edition. Aaron burr, a fellow new york politician, is an ironic presence throughout much of chernows book. Alexander hamilton book by ron chernow thriftbooks. 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. 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. Pulitzer prizewinning author ron chernow presents a landmark biography of alexander hamilton, the founding father who galvanized, inspired, scandalized, and shaped the newborn nation. 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.
Alexander hamilton reprint paperback by ron chernow. I too developed an appreciation for hamilton the man, his gifts, and his contributions and sacrifices for our country. According to historian joseph ellis, alexander hamilton is a robust fulllength portrait, in my view the best ever written, of the most brilliant. Alexander hamiltons precise birthdate is unknown, but is believed to be january 11, 1755 on the island of nevis in the british west indies. A life won the pulitzer prize for biography, and alexander hamilton the inspiration for the broadway musicalwon the george washington book prize. 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. Alexander hamilton had a way with words, as does ron chernow. Ron chernow alexander hamilton episode free library. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow pdf ebook complete. From what i learned about john adams in this book i dont want to read anymore. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as cds or access codes. 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. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow, 2004, first edition, penguin. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read alexander hamilton.
Chernow shows how the political and economic power of america today is the result of hamilton s willingness to champion ideas that. Chernow examined the remarkable life and career of the. Ron chernow spoke about his biography, alexander hamilton, published by penguin press. Alexander hamilton, july 1792, hamilton, the human word machine, and the law is whatever is successfully argued and plausibly maintained. A new york times bestseller, and the inspiration for the hit broadway musical hamilton.
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. His first book, the house of morgan, won the national book award. Alexander hamilton ron chernow national library of. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow read book online. 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. Hamilton, one of the founding fathers of the united states, was an instrumental promoter of the u. I knew he was the first treasury secretary, died in a duel and had recently been the centerpiece of a hiphop musical on broadway. Ron chernow is the prizewinning author of six previous books and the recipient of the 2015 national humanities medal. Hamiltons countless exploits never cramped his prolific literary labors. And to have burr be the cause of hamiltons early death is a travesty and a huge loss to america. Ron chernow is the prizewinning author of six books and the recipient of the. The inspiration for the hit broadway musical hamilton. Croix through his death from the mortal shot fired by our nations vice president, aaron burr. The bestselling life of one of americas founding fathers, alexander hamilton, which became the basis for the hugely successful broadway show hamilton.
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. Two books about hamilton get tonys boost usa today. Hamilton is an illegitimate child, raised along with his older brother by his mother. 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, 9781786690036, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I knew little about hamilton until i read chernows biography. At a critical time to look back to our roots, alexander hamilton will remind readers of the purpose of our institutions and our heritage as americans. Perseverance in almost any plan is better than fickleness and fluctuation. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow overdrive rakuten. While on vacation back in 2008, linmanuel miranda was inspired to pick up ron chernows book alexander hamilton, and the rest, as they say, is history. His two most recent books, alexander hamilton and titan. Ron chernow is the prizewinning author of five books and the recipient of the 2015 national humanities medal.
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. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alexander hamilton great lives. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow 9781786690036 dymocks. Not only does chernow provide an account of hamiltons life, but he provides analysis for the reader along the way. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow 9780143034759 dymocks. Upon delving into ron chernows biography i learned that this humble looking. While hamilton is a brick of a book, it was an interesting, thorough look at the life of a founding father. The book explains about alexander hamilton and his life. Aaron burr, a fellow new york politician, is an ironic presence throughout much of chernow s book. 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 book snoisle libraries bibliocommons. It is a shame that alexander hamiltons life was cut short by his own stupidity. In 2004 ron chernow, a journalist and biographer specialising in financial history, first published this book, a mammoth work of research that.
I read the original when it was published and i found it to be an amazingly comprehensive study which included incisive analysis and a fairly objective approach to its subject. 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. Thick octavo, original half russet cloth, original dust jacket. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow book vlog youtube. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow reading guidebook club. 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. His first book, the house of morgan, won the national book award, washington. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Alexander hamilton ron chernow englische bucher kaufen ex. 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. Few figures in american history are more controversial. Alexander hamilton is a 2004 biography of american statesman alexander hamilton, written by historian and biographer ron chernow. Ron chernow brought alexander hamilton alive to me, warts and all.
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