We cant cover everything on the podcast and we wanted to provide a resource to those of you who are. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow is a masterpiece which has engaged me, shocked me and even brought me to tears. Samuel mosheim schmucker or smucker january 12, 1823 may 12, 1863 was an american historical writer and popular biographer. The riverside biographical series, number 10 language. 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 and the books that hamilton held the new yorker. A life by willard sterne randall and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The famous politician and statesman, who was also known for his flaws, led a happening life. List of books and articles about alexander hamilton.
List of books and articles about alexander hamilton online. Paperback published in 2005, kindle edition published in 2005, 1594200092 hardcover published in 2004, 0143034758. Pulitzer prizewinning author ron chernow presents a landmark. Alexander hamilton, statesman and lover amy reyes, miami herald published 9. His first book, the house of morgan, won the national book award. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow, 2004, first edition. This book compiles the letters and writings of alexander hamilton, which tell the story like it was.
At a young age, hamilton develops a love for reading. 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 is a 2004 biography of american statesman alexander hamilton, written by historian and biographer ron chernow. Alexander hamilton was an american statesman who was celebrated as a spokesman of responsible fiscal policies and, as the principal writer of the federalist papers, of a strong central government. Low flat shipping rates and a 60day money back satisfaction guarantee. Alexander hamilton hamilton, alexander, 17571804 the. A life won the pulitzer prize for biography, and alexander hamiltonthe inspiration for the broadway musicalwon the george washington book prize. According to historian joseph ellis, alexander hamilton is a robust fulllength portrait, in my view the. Below youll find our chapterbychapter notes and outlines on ron chernows alexander hamilton. Hamilton is an illegitimate child, raised along with his older brother by his mother. Spend some time with this distinguished american and buy the book, alexander hamilton a short biography. The life of alexander hamilton is without doubt worth reading about and in my opinion you would be hard pressed to find a better written, more comprehensive book on his life.
Alexander hamilton was an american statesman who was celebrated as a spokesman of responsible fiscal policies and, as the principal writer of the federalist papers, of a. His other books include the warburgs, the death of the. Published from the original manuscripts deposited in the department of state, by order of the joint library committee of congress. While hamilton is a brick of a book, it was an interesting, thorough look at the life of a founding father. 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. Rebecca mead on hamilton, a hiphop, pop, and rap musical about. He was the illegitimate son of james hamilton, a scottish trader. New alexander hamilton novel gets presale boost from hit musical. Linmanuel miranda and cast perform in hamilton in new york. The federalist, on the new constitution, written in 1788 new editions, with an appendix and madisons revisions of his papers. He was an influential interpreter and promoter of the u.
Alexander hamilton biography prologue chapter 8 summary. The burrhamilton rivalry had haunted the imagination of the city long before miranda got to it, of course, occasioning in these pages james thurbers great story a friend to alexander. Alexander hamiltons most popular book is the federalist papers. A new york times bestseller, and the inspiration for the hit broadway musical hamilton. Artist justin greenwood best known for his work on creatorowned comic book series like the fuse, stumptown, stringers, wasteland and resurrection illustrated alexander hamilton. According to historian joseph ellis, alexander hamilton is a robust fulllength portrait, in my view the best ever written, of the most brilliant. Hamilton is the story of america then, told by america now. Comprising his correspondence, and his political and official writings, exclusive of the federalist, civil and military.
His first book, the house of morgan, won the national book award, washington. 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. The book has some bump damage to the front upper corner and lower edge, and some minor staining to the lower and upper edge. Constitution, as well as the founder of the nations financial system, the federalist party, the united states. Riding the wave of alexander hamilton mania drummed up by the broadway hit about the founding father, elizabeth cobbss forthcoming novel, the hamilton affair, has been given a presale. Jun 10, 2016 at the new york society library, literary relics from the time of alexander hamilton remind us, just as the musical has, how little we can ever know about how human stories will be told and retold.
Ron chernow is the prizewinning author of five books and the recipient of the 2015 national humanities medal. Alexander hamilton, 17551804, american statesman, b. Alexander hamilton graphic novel hamiltongraphicnovel. In the first fulllength biography of alexander hamilton in decades, national book award winner ron. Hamilton was born in 1755 on the west indian island of nevis. Jun 22, 2016 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. Ron chernow is the prizewinning author of seven books and the recipient of the 2015 national humanities medal. Pulitzer prizewinning author ron chernow presents a landmark biography of alexander hamilton, the founding. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow overdrive rakuten. The graphic history of an american founding father working with hundreds of historical images, portraits, maps, prints, and paintings culled from archives like the library of congress, the national park service, and. He was one of the founding fathers of the united states. At hamiltons alma mater, columbia, which is displaying the log book listing his matriculation in 1774, a more magnanimous revolutionary incident is remembered. This is an excellent biography on alexander hamilton, a formidable and sometimes controversial figure among our founding fathers. In the first fulllength biography of alexander hamilton in decades, ron chernow tells the riveting story of a man who.
All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Alexander hamilton january 11, 1755 or 1757 july 12, 1804 was an american statesman, politician, legal scholar, military commander, lawyer, banker, and economist. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow in doc, fb3, rtf download ebook. National book award winner chernows reputation and track record with a previous bestseller could make alexander hamilton as popular with readers as benjamin franklin and john adams. Born at new market, virginia, the son of respected lutheran pastor samuel simon schmucker samuel schmucker graduated from phillips academy, andover. Dec 26, 2015 alexander hamilton by ron chernow in doc, fb3, rtf download e book. The many faces of alexander hamilton, just in time for the. United states politics and government 17831809 subject. Pulitzer prizewinning author ron chernow presents a landmark biography of alexander hamilton, the founding father who galvanized, inspired, scandalized, and shaped the newborn nation. Nov 16, 2015 this is the book that inspired linmanuel miranda to write hamilton, so its naturally a mustread for any fan. Synopsis a new york times bestseller, and the inspiration for the hit broadway musical hamilton.
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. Hamilton is an illegitimate child, raised along with his older brother by. There is a lot to like and be in awe about alexander hamilton. Alexander hamilton book by ron chernow thriftbooks. Alexander hamilton had a way with words, as does ron chernow. The life of alexander hamilton is without doubt worth reading about and in my. A biography series for new readers by christine platt ma may 19, 2020.
Early career he was the illegitimate son of james hamilton of a prominent scottish family and rachel faucett lavien. Parents need to know that who was alexander hamilton. May, 2018 ron chernows autobiography on alexander hamilton was the very book that linmanuel miranda picked up when he was writing the musical it took him 7 years to write it you can see where lin did his homework. Pulitzer prizewinning author ron chernow presents a. 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. Early career he was the illegitimate son of james hamilton of a prominent scottish family and rachel faucett lavien daughter of a doctorplanter on nevis and the estranged wife of a merchant. A recent broadway musical based on his life has renewed the publics interest, and this biography is just one of the many that have sprung up since. Hamilton, one of the founding fathers of the united states, was an instrumental promoter of the u. This is the book that inspired linmanuel miranda to write hamilton, so its naturally a mustread for any fan. We cant cover everything on the podcast and we wanted to provide a resource to those of you who are curious about topics we may not have discussed on the show. A life won the pulitzer prize for biography, and alexander hamilton the inspiration for the broadway musicalwon the george washington book prize. The outcome of the duel was fatal for alexander hamilton dead at age fortynine, leaving behind a wife, seven living children, and a legacy that would survive the centuries.
Few figures in american history are more controversial than alexander hamilton. Traces the life of alexander hamilton, an illegitimate, largely selftaught orphan from the caribbean who rose to become george washingtons aidedecamp and the first treasury secretary of. What are some good biographies of alexander hamilton. Mar 29, 2005 alexander hamilton by ron chernow is a masterpiece which has engaged me, shocked me and even brought me to tears. Spend some time with this distinguished american and buy the book, alexander hamilton. Karen white, new york times bestselling author from the new york times bestselling authors of americas first daughter comes the epic story of eliza schuyler hamilton a revolutionary woman who, like her new nation, struggled to define herself in the wake of war. In 1999, chernow shifted his emphasis away from business moguls to start a biography in a new topic, american politics. In this groundbreaking biography of the tendollar founding father, pulitzerprize. Alexander hamiltons precise birthdate is unknown, but is believed to be january 11, 1755 on the island of nevis in the british west indies. In the first fulllength biography of alexander hamilton in decades, national. Alexander hamilton has 340 books on goodreads with 155703 ratings.
Books by alexander hamilton author of the federalist papers. In 2004 ron chernow, a journalist and biographer specialising in financial. Shop for alexander hamilton books online at target. An illegitimate, largely selftaught orphan from the caribbean, hamilton rose with stunning speed to become george washingtons. Two books about hamilton get tonys boost usa today. May 27, 2016 riding the wave of alexander hamilton mania drummed up by the broadway hit about the founding father, elizabeth cobbss forthcoming novel, the hamilton affair, has been given a presale. New alexander hamilton novel gets presale boost from hit. In the first fulllength biography of alexander hamilton in decades, national book award winner ron chernow tells the. He is best known for being one of the main contributors to the federalist papers and being the first secretary of the treasury of the united states.