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Alexander Hamilton
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 35 hrs and 58 mins
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Summary
Bloomsbury presents Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow, read by Scott Brick.
You've seen the show, you've sung the songs, now read the full story of America's most misunderstood founding father.
'I was swept up by the story. I thought it 'out-Dickens' Dickens in the unlikeliness of this man's rise from his humble beginnings in Nevis in the Caribbean, to changing, helping shape our young nation. And it's uniquely an immigrant story and it's uniquely a story about writers... It's an amazing biography' LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA
Alexander Hamilton was an illegitimate 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 than Alexander Hamilton. 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.
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"A mammoth work of research that charted the course of Hamilton's dazzling career." (Guardian)
"An elegantly written, richly detailed account of Hamilton's tempestuous life." (The Times)
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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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- 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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- Anonymous User
- 31-01-19
Simply amazing
An absolutely eye opener into not only Hamilton’s life but also the period in which he lived. From the revolution, to the battle to be at the top of the politics, and then Hamilton’s decent - this book has it all. Yes it’s a marathon listen but I’m gutted it’s over now!
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- Mr James Leach
- 01-07-18
Brilliant brilliant brilliant
An excellent work about a period of time and a set of events that are endlessly fascinating.
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- Amazon Customer
- 24-01-21
incredible!
An epic bio, enthralling from start to finish, for history fans and musical lovers. read well by Scott brick
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- lewis broadway
- 07-12-20
History brought to life!
Amazingly detailed and excellently performed, leaves no stone unturned and will answer all question not only about Hamilton’s life but the early years of the American republic!
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- Dave
- 16-07-20
Stunning
I couldn't stop listening. Scott Brick does a fantastic job of reading Ron Chernows mesmerizing biograohy. Would love to know how Piers Morgan would have treated Hamilton. Probably the same as Dominic Cummings!
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