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Chernow brings to life the man who was arguably the most important figure in American history who never attained the presidency and who had a more lasting impact than many who did-- Alexander Hamilton. He shows us the whole sweep of Hamilton's epic life: his exotic, brutal upbringing, his remarkable military career, his contentious relationships with Jefferson, Madison, Adams and Monroe, his pivotal role in four presidential elections, and his death...
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Heroes of liberty volume 5
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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A picture book biography of founding father Alexander Hamilton.
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[2018]
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English
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Tells the story of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton, a revolutionary woman who, like her new nation, struggled to define herself in the wake of war, betrayal, and tragedy--discussing her not just as the wronged wife at the center of a political sex scandal, but also as a founding mother who shaped an American legacy in her own right.
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2023.
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English
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In 1804 New York, Eliza Hamilton, the grieving widow of Alexander Hamilton, turns to selling her handmade lace, which draws her into a mysterious network of widow lacemakers who help her piece together the truth about her husband’s political affairs as witnesses to his deadly duel are being killed one by one.
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2018.
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English
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Fans fell in love with Eliza Hamilton-Alexander Hamilton's devoted wife-in Lin-Manuel Miranda's phenomenal musical Hamilton. But they don't know her full story. A strong pioneer woman, a loving sister, a caring mother, and in her later years, a generous philanthropist, Eliza had many sides-and this fascinating biography brings her multi-faceted personality to vivid life.
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[2013]
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English
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Acclaimed historian Paul Collins' remarkable true account of a stunning turn-of-the-19th century murder and the trial that ensued -- a showdown in which iconic political rivals Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr joined forces to make sure justice was done.
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2012.
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English
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In 1776 the United States government started out on a shoestring and quickly went bankrupt fighting its War of Independence against Britain. At the war's end, the national government owed tremendous sums to foreign creditors and its own citizens. But lacking the power to tax, it had no means to repay them. The Founders and Finance is the first book to tell the story of how foreign-born financial specialists--immigrants--solved the fiscal crisis and...
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2017
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English
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1777. Albany, New York. As battle cries of the American Revolution echo in the distance, servants flutter about preparing for one of New York society's biggest events: the Schuylers' grand ball. Descended from two of the oldest and most distinguished bloodlines in New York, the Schuylers are proud to be one of their fledgling country's founding families, and even prouder still of their three daughters-Angelica, with her razor-sharp wit; Peggy, with...
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