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While hamilton is a brick of a book, it was an interesting, thorough look at the life of a founding father. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow 9780143034759 dymocks. Alexander hamilton is a 2004 biography of american statesman alexander hamilton, written by historian and biographer ron chernow. Ron chernow spoke about his biography, alexander hamilton, published by penguin press. At a critical time to look back to our roots, alexander hamilton will remind listeners of the purpose of our institutions and our heritage as americans. From the start, chernow argues that hamilton s premature death at age 49 left his record to be reinterpreted and even. According to historian joseph ellis, alexander hamilton is a robust fulllength portrait, in my view the. Ron chernow is the prizewinning author of six previous books and the recipient of the 2015 national humanities medal. Ron chernow is the pulitzer prizewinning author of five previous books. Jan 29, 2016 my thoughts on alexander hamilton by ron chernow, as well as some thought on hamilton the musical. Jun, 2016 whats especially noteworthy about hamiltons recent posthumous popculture stardom is that it was launched by a dozenyearold biography that is once again on the bestseller lists. Constitution, founder of the nations financial system, and its first secretary of the treasury. According to historian joseph ellis, alexander hamilton is a robust full. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
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