Pulitzer prizewinning author ron chernow presents a landmark biography of alexander hamilton, the founding father who galvanized, inspired, scandalized, and shaped. Chernow s biography gives hamilton his due and sets the record straight, deftly illustrating that the political and economic greatness of todays america is the result of hamilton s countless sacrifices to champion ideas that were. The inspiration for the hit broadway musical hamilton. If youre not a follower of history, i implore you to read it too simply make sure you consult. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion on alexander hamilton biography by ron. 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.
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Dec 30, 2016 author ron chernow discusses his fulllength biography of one of americas founding fathers, alexander hamilton, in a way like never before. 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. Below youll find our chapterbychapter notes and outlines on ron chernows alexander hamilton. 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. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow, read by scott brick. Download alexander hamilton audiobook by ron chernow. Feb 19, 2016 ron chernow is the prizewinning author of six previous books and the recipient of the 2015 national humanities medal. Chernow began his career as a freelance journalist. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow read book online. Mar 29, 2005 alexander hamilton by ron chernow is a masterpiece which has engaged me, shocked me and even brought me to tears.
Where is the thesis in the biography hamilton by ron chernow. In this masterful work, chernow shows how the political and economic power of. Few figures in american history are more controversial. Ron chernows alexander hamilton is not throwing away its. Listen to alexander hamilton audiobook by ron chernow. His two most recent books, alexander hamilton and titan. Ron chernow has received honorary degrees from long island university, marymount manhattan college, hamilton college, washington college, and skidmore college. In the first fulllength biography of alexander hamilton in decades, ron.
Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. 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. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow, read by scott brick by prh. Ron chernow is the prizewinning author of six previous books and the recipient of the 2015 national humanities medal.
Alexander hamilton by ron chernow is a masterpiece which has engaged me, shocked me and even brought me to tears. We have more books available by this author 818 pp. 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. Few figures in american history are more controversial than alexander hamilton. His first book, the house of morgan, won the national book award, washington. May 31, 2016 ron chernow is the pulitzer prizewinning author of five previous books. 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. And never before has there been a more vivid account of hamiltons famous and mysterious death in a duel with aaron burr in july of 1804. His first, the house of morgan, won the national book award. In an interview taped at the new york historical society, ron chernow, the author of a bestselling biography on alexander hamilton and advisor to the hit broadway musical hamilton, talks about this founding father of the united states and illustrates hamilton s life and political career using historical letters and documents. Pulitzer prizewinning author ron chernow presents a landmark biography of alexander hamilton, the founding father who galvanized, inspired, scandalized, and shaped the newborn nation. 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. Clearly, not everything from chernows book could make it to the stage.
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