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- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 35 hrs and 58 mins
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Alexander Hamilton was an illegitimate, largely self-taught orphan from the Caribbean who overcame all the odds to become George Washington's aide-de-camp and the first Treasury Secretary of the United States. Few figures in American history are more controversial.
In this masterful work, Chernow shows how the political and economic power of America today is the result of Hamilton's willingness to champion ideas that were often wildly disputed during his time. He charts his titanic feuds with Jefferson, Adams, Madison, Monroe and Burr; his highly public affair with Maria Reynolds; his loving marriage to his loyal wife Eliza; and the notorious duel with Aaron Burr that led to his death in July 1804.
The book was adapted into a hugely successful Broadway musical - winner of 11 Tony awards - which opens at the Victoria Palace Theatre in London in November 2017.
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- Farniboy
- 15-02-18
Alexander Hamilton, his name is Alexander Hamilton
Like most people in the UK I'd never heard of Alexander Hamilton until the musical of his life began wowing audiences in the US. I only had to hear the title song (which strangely reveals the whole plot) , to want to know more about this pivotal figure of the American Revoution. I'm so glad that I did, Ron Chernow tells a superb tale. From Hamilton's boyhood in the West Indies, through the events of the revolutionary war, to the politics of the early republic and finally to a New Jersey duelling ground, the book moves at a fair clip. Some of The Federalist/Republican party civil war is a little dry but its a testament to Chernow's skill as a writer (and Scott Brick's fabulous narration!) that eventually I got the gist of what was going on.
Hamilton is a brilliant if flawed subject of a book. God only knows how Manuel Lin Miranda thought that this book would make a great musical but I'm glad that he did, or I would have never heard of Hamilton and the impact that he made on the world.
Highly recommended!
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- Peter Andreas Kirk Lossius
- 22-11-20
Fantastic
Fantastic in every possible way. Highly interesting and captivating. Do not let its length deter you, it is worth it.
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- Amazon Customer
- 14-03-22
Very informative
It took me a few chapters to get fully into this book but, after that, I found I couldn't stop listening to it. Very informative and I have learnt so much about the Founding Fathers of the USA.
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- Mr
- 18-04-18
Excellent
This is a truly captivating and moving story and a brilliant introduction to American revolutionary history
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- Rebecca Pearce
- 01-08-18
Awesome!
This is a very comprehensive, well researched and compelling byography of the most contraversal of the founding fathers
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- Alan K
- 08-08-18
excellent
I came to this book because of the musical as most will these days. I wanted to know more. it's given me a new passion for history. I'm Scottish and have never delved deep into US history before but I will be doing more reading/listening around this era because of this read. the author told a great story with good use of the evidence available. although it could be a biased view point the author does explore the complexity of Hamilton's character well and offers criticism it does have a balanced feel. I enjoyed the narrator's delivery too.
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- Garfield Kennedy
- 19-01-20
A tour de force
Phenomenal life story of a truly brilliant man. Ron Chernow’s prodigious research into the fine detail of this quite extraordinary founding father of the USA is required reading for anyone with the slightest interest in American history. It’s a gripping read and listen (I mixed it between book and audio), despite the copious details and flurry of names. Alexander Hamilton managed to pack 5 lifetimes into his too short years. No matter how good HAMILTON the Musical is, it could never match the depth and, at times, deep emotion in the telling of this classic and comprehensive biography of a great man and his challenging times (and also his wife’s equally impressive journey).
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- Chris B
- 23-06-20
Tenacious & Intelligent
It was a very interesting read. He was no doubt a very remarkable man and leader. Like JFK his enemies who outlived him did their best to detract from his legacy.
He seemed to take things very personally and perhaps end up in battles that were a waste of his time fighting.
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- David W.
- 09-02-18
exceeds the musicial
when you hear the unabridged version of this book the musical pales in comparison. its gripping from beginning to end.
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- Rui Ribeiro
- 28-06-19
Another outstanding biography by Ron Chernow
I didn't know about Alexander Hamilton until I decided to buy this book. Bought it because it was authored by Ron Chernow, from whom I had read the excellent Ulysses S. Grant biography. As it turns out, the decision to buy this audiobook was a wise one. The book is well written, detailed, with a solid research and tells a thrilling, vivid and remarkable story of Alexander Hamilton, his life, his character and his remarkable contribution to the foundation of the USA and it's governing institutions.
Supported by an excellent narration, this is a strongly recommended book, one that brings the best of audiobooks, for an enjoyable listening experience.
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