Alexander Hamilton (CD-Audio)

from PointedPundit

The Most Important American Figure Never to Become President During the 1980s, during the period when Bank of New York launched its hostile take-over of Irving Bank, the following anecdote circulated. As Alexander Hamilton was getting into the boat to be rowed across the Hudson River to Weehawken...

from waldhaus1

It always amazes me how much information Chernow gathers together and weaves into his books. I really had a better grasp of the Republican federalist disputes surrounding the creation on the constitution and the early days of congress and the presidency. A long listen but to me well worth the time.

from DonSiano

This is a definitive biography of Alexander Hamilton, who was one of the founders of our great nation, and a most fascinating man he was. His accomplishments were great, and the story of his life cannot help but be instructive to devotees of "The Daily Show" which captures the caliber of our curr...

from SeriousGrace

Ron Chernow is the master architect when building biographies. His reconstruction of Alexander Hamilton's life is as detailed as it is complete. Chernow had plenty to work with as Hamilton's early years were as rich with intrigue as his later political years. But, Chernow doesn't stop there. Besi...

from rabidgummibear

I'm very much experiencing various emotions upon finishing this book. It's an incredible life and incredible thing to learn about in such detail.Highly recommend the audio version.