This acclaimed biography, which inspired the awardwinning hiphop. What inspired linmanuel miranda to read ron chernows. Alexander hamilton had a way with words, as does ron chernow. Alexander hamilton is a fascinating book about one of americas least appreciated founding fathers.
Rachels father was a huguenot physician and planter. Pulitzer prizewinning author ron chernow presents a landmark biography of alexander hamilton, the founding father who galvanized. Alexander hamilton born january 11, year unknown probably 1755 or 1757 died july 12, 1804 was a statesman, a political theorist and economist who was one of the founding fathers of the united states. Before working on alexander hamilton, chernow had previously written multiple books in the topics of business and finance. President of the united states, a deeply critical attack. Hamilton was the united states first secretary of the treasury. 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. I knew who he was even before the broadway musical, and finally finding a book that didnt make you fall asleep and kept you. Alexander hamiltons birth date is disputed, but it is often listed as january 11, 1755. Constitution, as well as the founder of the nations financial system, the federalist party, the united states coast guard, and the new york post newspaper. The fascinating life and times of alexander hamilton. Ron chernow is the prizewinning author of six previous books and the recipient of the 2015 national humanities medal. He was one of the founding fathers of the united states. A life won the pulitzer prize for biography, and alexander hamiltonthe.
After using his influence to disparage vice president aaron. Alexander hamilton was born into obscurity in the british west indies, but made his reputation during the revolutionary war and became one of americas most influential founding fathers. The purpose of this book is to shed light upon hamiltons private life and career as a soldier, lawyer, and statesman by using a large number of original letters and documents, written by him and various members of his family as well as his contemporaries. But hamilton was the main author of the federalist papers and he secured americas financial stability and growth in the early years of the republic.
Hailed by thomas jefferson as the best commentary on the principles of government which was ever written, the federalist papers is a collection of 85 essays published by founding fathers alexander hamilton, james madison, and john jay from 1787 to 1788. 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. James alexander hamilton was an american lawyer and the fourth child of alexander hamilton, one of the founding fathers of the united states. We sit down and talk with pulitzerprize winning biographer ron chernow to discuss the unique relationship between alexander hamilton and george washington. Alexander hamilton was one of the founding fathers of the united states, who later on became the first u. Review of alexander hamilton by ron chernow reading the best.
Alexander hamilton biography facts, childhood, family. Alexander hamilton is a 2004 biography of american statesman alexander hamilton, written by historian and biographer ron chernow. May 22, 2018 alexander hamilton was an american statesman and one of the founding fathers of the united states. Alexander hamilton was a founding father, a constitutional convention delegate, author of the federalist papers and the first secretary of the u. Alexander hamilton was the illegitimate of a marriage between a scottish merchant of aristocratic descent and a french mother who was the daughter of a landowner.
Kitts to rachel fawcett and james hamilton, but he spent the majority of his youth on the island of st. Hamilton was born on the caribbean island of nevis or st. He was in an airport bookstore, waiting for his flight to be called and looking for a book to read on the plane. Aaron burr and alexander hamilton had been on friendly terms for years, but after fifteen years of having every political aspiration thwarted by hamilton, burr was seething with anger and itching for revenge. A life won the pulitzer prize for biography, and alexander hamiltonthe inspiration for the broadway musicalwon the george washington book prize. Hamilton again schemed, urging support for charles cotesworth pinckney brother of thomas pinckney over john adams, going so far as writing and circulating a pamphlet entitled letter from alexander hamilton, concerning the public conduct and character of john adams, esq. Alexander hamilton biography life, family, parents. Most people know that alexander hamilton was killed in a duel with aaron burr, and that his face is on the ten dollar bill. Hamilton is an illegitimate child, raised along with his older brother by his mother. In 1990, he published the house of morgan, which covered the life of financier j. Alexander hamilton president short biography updated. He was an influential interpreter and promoter of the u. Jan 08, 2020 alexander hamilton was a founding father, a constitutional convention delegate, author of the federalist papers and the first secretary of the u. Alexander hamilton january 11, 1755 july 12, 1804 was a statesman, a political theorist and an economist.
He was born on the island of nevis, in the british west indies, the illegitimate son his parents were not married to each other of james hamilton, a scotsman, and rachel fawcett lavien, the daughter of a french physician. A lifelong fan of musical theater, he has said that as he read t. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow in doc, fb3, rtf download e book. I read the book alexander hamilton revolutionary, and i would give this book 5 stars. Alexander hamilton s birth date is disputed, but it is often listed as january 11, 1755. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Alexander hamilton audio books, best sellers, author bio. Alexander hamilton biography bio book and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Constitution, founder of the nations financial system, and its first secretary of the treasury. Below youll find our chapterbychapter notes and outlines on ron chernows alexander hamilton. Alexander hamilton was born in charlestown, nevis, in the west indies on january 11, 1757 or 1755, to james hamilton, a scottish merchant of st. The perfect chapter book biography for young fans of the hamilton musical. There is some dispute of his birth year due to early records and hamiltons own.
Comprising his correspondence, and his political and official writings, exclusive of the federalist, civil and military. Born on the island of nevis in the caribbean, hamilton moved. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family, personal life, achievements, timeline, etc. Alexander hamilton simple english wikipedia, the free. 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.
Alexander hamilton, revolutionary by martha brockenbrough. Alexander hamilton by ron chernow is a masterpiece which has engaged me, shocked me and even brought me to tears. Apr 26, 2004 alexander hamilton had a way with words, as does ron chernow. I would recommend this book to teens and young adults, or any alexander hamilton fan. Alexander hamilton is the first secretary of the treasury of the united states of america under george washingtons administration, is the husband of eliza, and the father of seven children. Alexander hamilton was the first united states secretary of the treasury and a strong proponent of building a federalist government. Alexander hamilton was born in the british west indies in 1755 or 1757. In 1777, george washington appointed him his field assistant and personal secretary. Alexander hamilton was most likely born on january 11, 1757, although the exact year of his birth is unknown. James alexander hamilton biography facts, childhood, family. While hamilton is a brick of a book, it was an interesting, thorough look at the life of a founding father.
Alexander hamilton biography facts, childhood, family life. How does a bastard, orphan, son of a whore and a scotsman, dropped in the middle of a forgotten spot in the caribbean by providence, impoverished, in squalor grow. James alexander hamilton biography facts, childhood. 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. He is the author of the everything american presidents book and colonial life. Novelist gertrude atherton wrote a fictionalized biography, the conqueror, being the true and romantic story of alexander hamilton, published in 1902. 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. While very young, she had been married to and divorced from a danish proprietor on st. 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, an alternate cover edition can be found here. Other than george washington, no other american leader was present at more turning points in the early years of the republic than alexander hamilton. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, career, family life, and achievements. He was born on the island of nevis, in the british west indies, the illegitimate son his parents were not married to each other of james hamilton, a scotsman, and rachel fawcett lavien, the daughter of a french physician hamiltons education was brief. Published march 29th 2005 by penguin books first published april 26th 2004. 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.
Hamilton, one of the founding fathers of the united states, was an instrumental promoter of the u. Born on the island of nevis in the caribbean, hamilton moved to new york. In the first fulllength biography of alexander hamilton in decades, ron. Alexander hamiltons precise birthdate is unknown, but is believed to be january 11, 1755 on the island of nevis in the british west indies.
Alexander hamilton lyrics original broadway cast of. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Hamilton was born in 1755 on the west indian island of nevis. Alexander hamilton biography life, family, parents, death. Chernows biography of hamilton happened to be the book he picked up. The final straw came in the form of letters published in the albany register, outlining hamiltons opposition to burr, and rumors of even more savage attacks on burrs character alleged. 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. 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 dangerous. 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. The inspiration for the hit broadway musical hamilton.
Hamilton is regarded as brilliant, courageous, and prophetic, though his overconfidence and pride often get in his way. Morgan and went on to win the national book award for nonfiction. He was the illegitimate son of james hamilton, a scottish trader. Alexander hamilton was born as a british subject on the island of nevis in the west indies on the 11 th of january 1755. Alexander hamilton was an american statesman and one of the founding fathers of the united states. At a young age, hamilton develops a love for reading. This was one of the best books i have read all year. Pulitzer prizewinning author ron chernow presents a landmark biography of alexander hamilton, the founding father who galvanized, inspired, scandalized. 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 was born into obscurity in the british west indies, but made his reputation during the revolutionary war and became one of. Alexander hamilton president short biography updated 2019. Paul christy written in 1920 by princeton professor henry jones ford, alexander hamilton follows the life of the father of american finance. Jul 02, 2017 he was in an airport bookstore, waiting for his flight to be called and looking for a book to read on the plane. Alexander hamilton books list of books by author alexander.
Alexander hamilton january 11, 1755 or 1757 july 12, 1804 was an american statesman, politician, legal scholar, military commander, lawyer, banker, and economist. His father was james hamilton, a scottish merchant of st. His first book, the house of morgan, won the national book award, washington. He was the united states first secretary of the treasury, and was known for the creation of a national bank. The book begins with one of the more compelling introductions to a biography i ve encountered and the first four chapters which carry hamilton.