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Alexander Hamilton

by Ron Chernow

2004 · 818 pages · Nonfiction

Ron Chernow's landmark biography provides a comprehensive look at the life of Alexander Hamilton, the orphaned immigrant who became a founding father of the United States. From his humble beginnings in the Caribbean to his pivotal role as the first Treasury Secretary, the book details Hamilton's intellectual brilliance and volatile personality. This narrative served as the inspiration for the hit musical, bringing to life the political rivalries and personal scandals that shaped the early American republic and its enduring financial systems.

A popular book with millions of readers worldwide.

Topic: BiographyStyle: Academic
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