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Narrated by:
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Scott Brick
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By:
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Ron Chernow
About this listen
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.
Critic Reviews
"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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- Marilyn Keys
- 25-07-2021
Hamilton. Not the musical.
As a Australian I had been aware of the successful musical about Alexander Hamilton.
I have no interest in seeing a performance, but I was fascinated that his life had inspired the writing of such a lauded stage show.
I looked for more information about Alexander Hamilton, and came across this biography, which none of my local libraries had.
I found here and have listened regularly through the last few weeks.
The story was remarkable, giving fascinating details not only about his life, but about many other significant figures of the time.
Top marks to the narrator for an outstanding job in telling the story
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- fje
- 05-04-2018
Fascinating and detailed biography of AH
Combines detailed analysis, a lot of primary evidence from letters to support his interpretations of events.
Narrator is very good, speaking eloquently with a range of expression which brings the work to life.
Probably my favourite listen in almost 3 years of audible. A long and satisfying listen.
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- Kindle Customer
- 13-10-2020
Excellent biography
An important accounting of the Founding Fathers of the USA. Politics hasn't changed!
Well read by the narrator.
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- Tomas
- 15-06-2018
Fantastic
A compelling narrative that sheds light on the very interesting character of Hamilton, and also gives the reader an excellent look into the founding of America. At times exiting and at others emotional, this story does great justice to it's chosen subject, by showing both his genius and his flaws and by ultimately making him feel human and almost know to the listiner.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-11-2023
Not to be missed
For history lovers or fans of the Hamilton production, Chernow’s book is an essential digest. I bought the book but found the audio version more suitable to tell Hamilton’s story with dramatics and pomp befitting this historical character.
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- Kezza
- 08-05-2021
Brilliant
it was long but very informative on the American history at the time of Alexander Hamilton. Freat read for this non American.
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- Ben
- 04-07-2021
Exceptional storytelling, vivid in its details
A big book but if you watched the play and are intrigued to find out more then you can't go pass this book. I feel like it's the most comprehensive biography of Hamiltons life. You can't help but be immersed in his world because the author writes with such thoroughness and description, you almost think he was there at the time and that he was able to report back on his account. Of course, this has more to do with how well he researched the book. Top stars. Recommend to anyone who wants a detail account of Hamiltons life. The play is also based on this book.
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- Omar Shubeilat
- 18-08-2021
Brilliant biography of a brilliant man
brilliant biography of a brilliant man. I didn't know much about Hamilton before reading this book, but thanks to Chernow's great work, I grew fond of the great Alexander Hamilton.
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- Trav
- 10-12-2022
Perfect
Wonderful story - insightful and well told - opened a new door into American history - look into Chernows catalogue
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- Anonymous User
- 28-02-2023
Not much has changed…
Embarrassed to say I came to this as I bought tickets to the musical, and knowing little about American history, thought I should learn enough to understand the plot.
It is a fabulous listen, and offers amazingly relevant context to the political environment in 2023 USA.
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