by Jean Fritz
First published 2016
Jean Fritz chronicles the extraordinary life of Alexander Hamilton, from his birth in the British West Indies to his tragic death in a duel with Aaron Burr. Hamilton arrives in New York as a young outsider with little more than ambition and brilliance. He throws himself into the Revolutionary War, earning Washington's trust as his most valued aide. Fritz shows Hamilton working alongside Washington and Madison to craft the Constitution, then stepping into the role of first Secretary of the Treasury as the new nation fights to establish its identity and independence. The biographer captures Hamilton's fierce loyalty to his adopted homeland, his relentless drive for success, and his unwavering sense of honor. Fritz brings her subject to life through vivid storytelling that reveals both Hamilton's remarkable achievements and the personal qualities that made him such a compelling figure in American history.
Genres: biography, historical-fiction, non-fiction, american-history
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: historical-figure
Setting: New York, British West Indies
Period: 18th-century, American Revolution
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