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What did Alexander Hamilton ever do besides get shot in a duel by Aaron Burr? When it comes to the American government, the answer is: practically everything.

Born in the West Indies, Hamilton was the illegitimate child of a Scottish nobleman who lost a fortune in sugar plantations. Orphaned as a teenager, he came to America in search of an education, a home, and the war that would at last bring him fame and honor. As George Washington’s most trusted aide, Hamilton helped to win the American Revolution—but after the war, his enemies lost no time accusing him of trying to sell his country back to the British. He was the most powerful member of Washington’s presidential cabinet—so why did Adams and Jefferson hate him so much?

In this book, you will learn how the author of the Federalist Papers and the first Secretary of the Treasury nearly ruined his career by fighting duels, seducing women, and getting involved in America’s first sex scandal. The duel that killed Alexander Hamilton is the most famous duel in American history, but you’ll have to come up with your own answer to its greatest mystery: who shot first, Hamilton or Burr?

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File Size: 1484 KB
Print Length: 243 pages
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Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC (June 15, 2016)
Publication Date: June 15, 2016
Sold by: Amazon.com Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B01H4OG9YK
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Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #75,567 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
- #100 in American Revolution Biographies (Books)
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- #121 in Biographies of Presidents & Heads of State (Kindle Store)

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Michael H. Graff

Insightful Hamilton Biography

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2017

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I enjoyed the opportunity to gain greater insight into the life and times of Alexander Hamilton. I particularly appreciated the use of quotations from original documents that supported the author's narrative. This book also provided an intimate look into the culture of the period and the competitive alliances and interactions of our founding fathers.

I mostly read technical books and found this biography very enlightening, enjoyable, and particularly relevant to today's political discourse. Just when you think that political infighting can get no worse, you witness in a very personal account that it already has, 200 years ago. The battle of ideas continues, but more dominated by 2 minute sound bites today rather than reasoned, articulate, and well crafted written positions, of which Hamilton was a master.

I enjoyed the book.

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Mary Riordan

A good Survey of His Life

Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2018

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I am in the process of reading the bios of the presidents and took a break to read about Hamilton because he was so influential. This book was an easily readable survey of the highlights of his life. I chose not to read Chernow's more famous book because of its 800 pages.

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Kris Vee

Amazing Times, Amazing Man

Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2017

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What an interesting book . I kept thinking "why wasn't I taught this way?" The book was thorough and provided background to keep things in chronological order. It was the personal story that was heart warming and made for a page turner. An amazing man who the reader becomes intimate with as the story unfolds. Strong engaging. So glad I read this book. Now to see the Broadway play!

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Cliff notes

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2019

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This book has facts and accomplishments, but no heart. Basically, think of it as Cliff Notes which gives you enough details to know the basic facts but not to truly understand, respect and admire a man that made such significant contributions to our country.

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drstark

Just the Facts

Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2018

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This book is a good read if you're just looking to get the key events and accomplishments in Hamilton's life. The author also supplements the text with portions of Hamilton's own writings, which is nice. However, it's the "CliffsNotes" version of the story and lacks the necessary detail to allow you to really get to know the man. I enjoyed this book but will be immersing myself in Chernow's biography next.

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Ruthanne Taylor

Fascinating

Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2017

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A short compact look at Mr. Hamilton. Will drive you to learn more about this very complicated, very intelligent, little known founding father of Anerica's banking system.

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Kathleen A. Sloniker

Interesting history of Alexander Hamilton

Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2017

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Interesting history of Alexander Hamilton. Some parts a little hard to understand because of the language of that era. Interesting part of history.

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curious one

To learn that our Founding Fathers, as great as they may have been, were not exactly exemplary!

Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2019

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I enjoyed it for the most part and don't regret purchasing it. I'm a person who enjoys history of all kinds and our country's foundation is fascinating for so many reasons. Our preconceived notions as to it's past and the people who played a part in it's beginnings may prove to be a little different than what we learned in school!
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