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Language
English
Description
Ron Chernow vividly re-creates the whole sweep of Alexander Hamilton's life - his exotic, brutal upbringing; his titanic feuds with celebrated rivals; his pivotal role in defining the shape of the federal government; his shocking illicit romances; and his famous death in a duel with Aaron Burr in July 1804.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 12
Language
English
Description
Born out of wedlock on a small island in the West Indies and orphaned as a teenager, Alexander Hamilton nonetheless rose to a position of power and influence in colonial America.. His military career brought him fame; his groundbreaking and enduring policy continues to shape American government today; his salacious and scandalous personal life and his heartrending end have made him immortal.
Author
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Edition
Unabridged.
Physical Desc
1 audio media player (approximately 10 hr., 21 min.) : digital, HD audio ; 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in.
Language
English
Description
When the Revolutionary War ended in victory, there remained a stupendous problem: establishing a workable democratic government in the vast, newly independent country. Three key founding fathers played significant roles: John Adams, the brilliant, dour New Englander; Thomas Jefferson, the aristocratic Southern renaissance man; and Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the Caribbean island of Nevis. In this riveting narrative, best-selling author Winston...
Author
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
Unabridged.
Physical Desc
1 audio media player (18 hr.) : digital, HD audio ; 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in.
Language
English
Description
In this beautifully written novel of historical fiction, bestselling author Susan Holloway Scott tells the story of Alexander Hamilton's wife, Eliza-a fascinating, strong-willed heroine in her own right and a key figure in one of the most gripping periods in American history.
As the daughter of a respected general, Elizabeth Schuyler is accustomed to socializing with dignitaries and soldiers. But no visitor to her parents' home has affected her so...
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