Hamilton was a genius and worked as a clerk, military general and fought in several battles viz. Alexander hamilton book by ron chernow thriftbooks. 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. Author ron chernow discusses his 2004 book, alexander hamilton, which has been adapted into the broadway musical, hamilton. Two books about hamilton get tonys boost usa today. Aug 10, 2017 alexander hamilton by ron chernow is a masterpiece which has engaged me, shocked me and even brought me to tears. An illegitimate orphan from the west indies, alexander hamilton rose to become george washingtons most trusted adviser in war and. 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. Dec 26, 2015 alexander hamilton by ron chernow in doc, fb3, rtf download e book. Paperback published in 2005, kindle edition published in 2005, 1594200092 hardcover published in 2004, 0143034758. Alexander hamilton had a way with words, as does ron chernow. In 2004 ron chernow, a journalist and biographer specialising in financial history, first published this book, a mammoth work of research that charted the course of hamiltons dazzling career. Written by pulitzer prizewinning historian chernow he won for 2011s washington. Building on biographies by richard brookhiser and willard sterne randall, ron chernow.
His first book, the house of morgan, won the national book award, washington. According to historian joseph ellis, alexander hamilton is a robust fulllength portrait, in my view the best ever written, of the most brilliant, charismatic and. 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. An illegitimate orphan of 18 when he emigrated from the caribbean to new york city on the eve of the revolution with a meager scholarship, he attended a classical academy in new jersey but was rejected from what would become princeton when he insisted on. A life, it was celebrated as one of the most readable biographies of the modern. 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. 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. Alexander hamilton livros na amazon brasil 8601410917197.
This book is remarkable not only in scope but also in readability in this case, listenability. Feb 19, 2016 ron chernow is the prizewinning author of six previous books and the recipient of the 2015 national humanities medal. March 23, 1982 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. How does a bastard, orphan, son of a whore and a scotsman, dropped in the middle of a forgotten spot. 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.
This is the definitive biography of founding father alexander hamilton, from pulitzer prizewinning author ron chernow, author of washington. I am alexander hamilton xavier riddle and the secret museum by nancy parent hardcover. Ron chernow talked about his biography of former president grant, which focuses on his final years and the writing of his memoirs. Chernow s writing style is not dense or dry but very approachable for the mass. Read ron chernows alexander hamilton, the inspiration. The book explains about alexander hamilton and his life. Shop for alexander hamilton books online at target. May 16, 1786 august 2, 1875 was the third child and the second son of elizabeth schuyler hamilton and alexander hamilton, one of the founding fathers of the united states. Chernow discussed his biography alexander hamilton, from penguin press. This wellwritten biography reads like a novel, and makes the fascinating life story of a fascinating man spring off the page. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow pdf ebook complete summary. Ron chernow is the prizewinning author of six previous books and the recipient of the 2015 national humanities medal.
Oct, 2016 in 2004 ron chernow, a journalist and biographer specialising in financial history, first published this book, a mammoth work of research that charted the course of hamiltons dazzling career. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Ron chernow is the pulitzer prizewinning author of five previous books. 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. 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 scand. 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. In this title, the celebrated ron chernow provides a richly nuanced portrait of the father of america. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow in doc, fb3, rtf download e book. Nov 24, 2017 ron chernow talked about his biography of former president grant, which focuses on his final years and the writing of his memoirs. Book recommendations for people who like alexander hamilton. His first, the house of morgan, won the national book award.
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. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow is a masterpiece which has engaged me, shocked me and even brought me to tears. A life won the pulitzer prize for biography, and alexander hamiltonthe inspiration for the broadway musicalwon the george washington book prize. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow and a great selection of related books. Whether the musical hamilton renewed your interest in americas past or youre a. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and. Ron chernow is the prizewinning author of five books and the recipient of the 2015 national humanities medal. Pulitzer prizewinning author ron chernow presents a landmark biography of alexander hamilton, the founding father who galvanized, inspired, scandalized, and shaped the newborn nation. Alexander hamilton is a 2004 biography of american statesman alexander hamilton, written by historian and biographer ron chernow. Below youll find our chapterbychapter notes and outlines on ron chernows alexander hamilton.
It is a shame that alexander hamiltons life was cut short by his own stupidity. The bestselling life of one of americas founding fathers, alexander hamilton, which became the basis for the hugely successful broadway show 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. His first book, the house of morgan, won the national book award. By the age of eight, hamilton began attending a boarding school in trenton, new jersey, where he joined his older. An evening with ron chernow public library of cincinnati. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow reading guidebook club. Hamilton, one of the founding fathers of the united states, was an instrumental promoter of the u. The biography was nominated for a national book critics circle award and was named as the winner of the inaugural george washington book prize for early american history. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow 9781786690036 dymocks. From what i learned about john adams in this book i dont want to read anymore. Buy a cheap copy of alexander hamilton book by ron chernow. Penguin press was the publisher of the alexander hamilton book.
Alexander hamilton reprint paperback by ron chernow. 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. His two most recent books, alexander hamilton and titan. Alexander hamiltons precise birthdate is unknown, but is believed to be january 11, 1755 on the island of nevis in the british west indies. Few figures in american history are more controversial than alexander hamilton. While hamilton is a brick of a book, it was an interesting, thorough look at the life of a founding father. When alexander hamilton was 10, his father abandoned him. A life, it was celebrated as one of the most readable biographies of the modern age. Thomas jefferson vs alexander hamilton ap us history. 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. May 31, 2016 ron chernow is the pulitzer prizewinning author of five previous books. Apr 26, 2004 alexander hamilton had a way with words, as does ron chernow. 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 hamilton s turbulent life his exotic, brutal upbringing.
Rockefeller, were both nominated for the national book critics circle award in biography. With a breadth and depth matched by no other onevolume life, he carries the reader through washingtons troubled boyhood, his precocious feats in the french and indian wars, his creation of mount vernon, his heroic exploits with the continental. 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. The book was also the inspiration for the hit broadway. Whether listening to the 10compact discs, abridged audio version as narrated by grover gardner which is done so beautifully. Hamilton is an illegitimate child, raised along with his older brother by his mother. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow, 2004, first edition. Alexander hamilton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Many readers know it as the inspiration for the hit broadway musical hamilton. 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 by ron chernow overdrive rakuten. Originally published in 2004, alexander hamilton was an instant hit, sitting on the bestseller lists for months.
Chernow does not deify hamilton, but the reader is left with a great respect and admiration for this sometimes underappreciated founder. Mar 29, 2005 ron chernow is the prizewinning author of six previous books and the recipient of the 2015 national humanities medal. Jun 15, 2016 miranda isnt alone in his love of chernows book. The inspiration for the hit broadway musical hamilton. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow was published on 26 th april 2004, english. A life won the pulitzer prize for biography, and alexander hamilton the inspiration for the broadway musicalwon the george washington book prize. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as cds or access codes. Ron chernow, whom the new york times has called as elegant an architect of monumental histories as weve seen in decades, brings to startling life the man who was the principal designer of the federal government, the catalyst for the emergence of the twoparty system, the patron saint of wall street, and the object of ardent idolatry as well. An illegitimate orphan of 18 when he emigrated from the caribbean to new york city on the eve of the revolution with a meager scholarship, he attended a classical academy in new jersey but was rejected from what would. 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. With a breadth and depth matched by no other onevolume life, he carries the reader through washingtons troubled boyhood, his precocious feats in the french and indian wars, his creation of mount vernon, his heroic exploits with the continental army, his presiding over the. According to historian joseph ellis, alexander hamilton is a robust fulllength portrait, in my view the best ever written, of the most brilliant. George washington, john adams, thomas jefferson, james madison, ben franklin, and aaron burr. For teachers of early american history, chernows book is rich with details enabling educators to thoroughly translate not only the life of alexander hamilton, but also important facts of all the founding fathers.
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. Not only does chernow provide an account of hamiltons life, but he provides analysis for the reader along the way. Alexander hamilton book snoisle libraries bibliocommons. Ron chernow brought alexander hamilton alive to me, warts and all. It remained on the new york times best seller list for three months.
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