Alexander Hamilton
(Book)
Author
Published
New York : Penguin Books, 2005, ©2004.
Format
Book
ISBN
0143034758, 9780143034759
Physical Desc
818 pages, [16] pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Rating
1280L
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Copies
Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
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Dennis Public Library - Adult | B HAMILTON | On Shelf | |
Jonathan Bourne Public Library - Adult | BIOGRAPHY Chernow | Checked Out | June 12, 2023 |
Nantucket Atheneum Library - Adult | 92 HAMILTON | On Shelf | |
Orleans Snow Library - Adult | BIO 92 HAMI | On Shelf | |
Wellfleet Public Library - Adult | BIOGRAPHY Hamilton | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Penguin Books, 2005, ©2004.
Language
English
ISBN
0143034758, 9780143034759
Lexile measure
1280
Notes
General Note
Originally published: New York : Penguin Press, 2004.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 739-788) and index.
Description
"Alexander Hamilton was arguably the most important figure in American history who never attained the presidency, but he had a far more lasting impact than many who did." "An illegitimate, largely self-taught orphan from the Caribbean, Hamilton rose with stunning speed to become George Washington's aide-de-camp, a battlefield hero, a member of the Constitutional Convention, the leading author of The Federalist Papers, and head of the Federalist party. As the first treasury secretary, he forged America's tax and budget systems, customs service, coast guard, and central bank. Chernow offers the whole sweep of Hamilton's turbulent life: his exotic, brutal upbringing; his brilliant military, legal, and financial exploits; his titanic feuds with Jefferson, Madison, Adams, and Monroe; his shocking illicit romances; his enlightened abolitionism; and his famous death in a duel with Aaron Burr in July 1804." "Throughout, Chernow blends Hamilton's public and private selves to present a fully rounded portrait of this handsome, witty, controversial genius and his poignant relations with his wife, Eliza, and their eight children. Hamilton's countless exploits never cramped his prolific literary labors. Chernow brings to light nearly fifty previously undiscovered essays as he explores Hamilton's fiery journalism, his youthful poetry, his magisterial state papers, and his revealing missives to colleagues and friends. Moreover, he conjures up portraits of Hamilton's celebrated peers, Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, and Burr with all their shortcomings as well as their oft-sung triumphs."--Jacket.
Target Audience
1280L,Lexile
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Chernow, R. (20052004). Alexander Hamilton . Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Chernow, Ron. 20052004. Alexander Hamilton. New York: Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Chernow, Ron. Alexander Hamilton New York: Penguin Books, 20052004.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Chernow, Ron. Alexander Hamilton Penguin Books, 20052004.
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