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Alexander Hamilton

By Ron Chernow

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| Paperback | 9780143034759

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Ron Chernow, the renowned author of Titan whom the New York Times has called "as elegant an architect of monumental histories as we’ve seen in decades," vividly re-creates the whole sweep of Alexander Hamilton’s turbulent life—his exotic, brutal upbringing; his titanicContinue

Ron Chernow, the renowned author of Titan whom the New York Times has called "as elegant an architect of monumental histories as we’ve seen in decades," vividly re-creates the whole sweep of Alexander Hamilton’s turbulent life—his exotic, brutal upbringing; his titanic feuds with celebrated rivals; his pivotal role in defining the shape of the federal government and the American economy; his shocking illicit romances; his enlightened abolitionism; and his famous death in a duel with Aaron Burr in July 1804. Drawing upon extensive, unparalleled research— including nearly fifty previously undiscovered essays highlighting Hamilton’s fiery journalism as well as his revealing missives to colleagues and friends—this biography of the extraordinarily gifted founding father who galvanized, inspired, and scandalized the newborn nation is the work by which all others will be measured.

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    In 34 BC, at the height of her power, Cleopatra VII joined her consort and ally, Mark Antony, atop a pair of golden thrones in an eye-popping, kingdom-dispensing (and ultimately ill-advised) extravaganza that would later become known as the Donations ... (read full critics)

    salon published on Tue, 2 Nov 2010

  • The best biography of George Washington yet

    Two unforgettable images run through Ron Chernow's great book, "Washington: A Life," and they have nothing to do with cherry trees or wooden teeth or silver dollars thrown across the Potomac. The first is the image of a gallows. It appears early in t ... (read full critics)

    salon published on Wed, 27 Oct 2010

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  • English Books
  • Paperback 832 Pages
  • Edition: Reprint
  • ISBN-10: 0143034758
  • ISBN-13: 9780143034759
  • Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
  • Pub date: Mar 29, 2005
  • Dimensions: 1484 mm x 968 mm x 323 mm Just how big is that?
  • Also available as: Hardcover, Audio CD and Audio Cassette
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