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by Ron Chernow
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.
Notable Quotes
"Perseverance in almost any plan is better than fickleness and fluctuation. (Alexander Hamilton, July 1792)"
"If we must have an enemy at the head of government, let it be one whom we can oppose, and for whom we are not responsible."
"Hamilton, the human word machine,"
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