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Summary: Alexander Hamilton: By Ron Chernow
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Nobody has done a better job than Ron Chernow in presenting the full life story of America’s founding father , Hamilton. It allows us readers to go back in time and witness the birth of America, the professional and private struggles of Hamilton and how he overcame them all. Alexander is one of the most greatly misunderstood figures in American history. He had been criticized for many of his ideas but he always stood by them firmly. His long-sightedness has allowed the United States of America to prosper today. ( This summary is wholly written and published by readtrepreneur.com It is not affiliated with the original author in any way) P.S. There is no better time to educate yourself on the history of America and appreciate the sacrifices of one of America’s great founding fathers. Be reminded of the journey our founding fathers had to take, to secure the future of America’s children. P.P.S. This is a ZERO-RISK investment. Should you find this book unworthy of the original coffee price of $3.99, get a REFUND within 7 days! The Time for Thinking is Over! Time for Action! Scroll Up Now and Click on the “Buy now with 1-Click” Button to Download your Copy Right Away! Why Choose Us, Readtrepreneur? This book is meant for a great companionship of the original book or to simply get the gist of the original book. If you’re looking for the original book, click
Nobody has done a better job than Ron Chernow in presenting the full life story of America’s founding father , Hamilton. It allows us readers to go back in time and witness the birth of America, the professional and private struggles of Hamilton and how he overcame them all. Alexander is one of the most greatly misunderstood figures in American history. He had been criticized for many of his ideas but he always stood by them firmly. His long-sightedness has allowed the United States of America to prosper today. ( This summary is wholly written and published by readtrepreneur.com It is not affiliated with the original author in any way) P.S. There is no better time to educate yourself on the history of America and appreciate the sacrifices of one of America’s great founding fathers. Be reminded of the journey our founding fathers had to take, to secure the future of America’s children. P.P.S. This is a ZERO-RISK investment. Should you find this book unworthy of the original coffee price of $3.99, get a REFUND within 7 days! The Time for Thinking is Over! Time for Action! Scroll Up Now and Click on the “Buy now with 1-Click” Button to Download your Copy Right Away! Why Choose Us, Readtrepreneur? This book is meant for a great companionship of the original book or to simply get the gist of the original book. If you’re looking for the original book, click
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Published May 6, 2017
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March 27, 2018
Not great literature and lots of typos/grammatical issues, but great read before you see the Broadway play Hamilton (if you haven’t read the book). Also advise listening to the soundtracks (along with reading the lyrics)
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August 3, 2025We listened to the audiobook over multiple trips -- its a very long book! I knew almost nothing about Alexander Hamilton before listening to this book and it was very enlightening to learn about his significant role in writing the Federalist papers, which interpretted the US Constitution. I did not know of his role in winning the Revolutionary War by establishing federal taxes to support an army. I did not realize that the soldiers who sacrificed to secure liberty from England were not paid for years, except possibly in land. I was unaware of his role as a spokesperson and brains behind George Washington, both as top general of the Continental army and as our first president. I was unaware of his work as an abolitionist, probably to a greater extent than other founding fathers, with the possible exception of John Adams.
Hamilton published his political opinions and personal attacks through letters written to newspapers and other publications using pseudonyms. His outspoken-ness, lack of diplomacy, and need to rebut any attack were his greatest flaws and led ultimately to his death. By the time Adams was president, partisan politics led to the establishment of separate partisan 'news' outlets for the federalists and republicans. In the context of today's politics, it is interesting to see both the way that media were used to control the narrative and the tension between federal and state dominance, ultimately leading to the first Civil War.
I've read biographies of other founding fathers and I'm realizing that they tend to present a very positive view of the main character and not-so-positive views of the founding fathers that they were associated with, so its useful to get some balance by reading them all. Thomas Jefferson, in particular, does not come out looking very well in biographies of John Adams or Hamilton. The book showed John Adams to be a very spiteful man, negligent of his duties.
Hamilton's personal life was interesting, from his humble beginnings in the Caribbean to his loyalty to his wife and family. As a young man, there were hints that he had a strong attraction to a man and not-very-strong attractions to women, and its possible the original biographical material (letters) was censored by his son. However, his friend passed away and there is no reference to this in later years or after his marriage into the Schuyler family.
In short, the book was very interesting as a window into the founding of our nation and the thoughts and life of an exceptional, insightful, and indefatigable leader.
Hamilton published his political opinions and personal attacks through letters written to newspapers and other publications using pseudonyms. His outspoken-ness, lack of diplomacy, and need to rebut any attack were his greatest flaws and led ultimately to his death. By the time Adams was president, partisan politics led to the establishment of separate partisan 'news' outlets for the federalists and republicans. In the context of today's politics, it is interesting to see both the way that media were used to control the narrative and the tension between federal and state dominance, ultimately leading to the first Civil War.
I've read biographies of other founding fathers and I'm realizing that they tend to present a very positive view of the main character and not-so-positive views of the founding fathers that they were associated with, so its useful to get some balance by reading them all. Thomas Jefferson, in particular, does not come out looking very well in biographies of John Adams or Hamilton. The book showed John Adams to be a very spiteful man, negligent of his duties.
Hamilton's personal life was interesting, from his humble beginnings in the Caribbean to his loyalty to his wife and family. As a young man, there were hints that he had a strong attraction to a man and not-very-strong attractions to women, and its possible the original biographical material (letters) was censored by his son. However, his friend passed away and there is no reference to this in later years or after his marriage into the Schuyler family.
In short, the book was very interesting as a window into the founding of our nation and the thoughts and life of an exceptional, insightful, and indefatigable leader.
May 29, 2017
The author should take a class in English grammar
I was hoping to get a quick overview of Hamilton's life and times without reading Chernow's extensive biography, and I must admit that it accomplished that. However, you get what you pay for. His grammar is atrocious, and he changes verb tenses in the same sentence over and over. Sometimes I couldn't figure out which person did what, because he used pronouns inappropriately. He also changed the names of the political parties without references, so it was unclear which party he was talking about. Made me wonder if the author was even partially correct in his summary. I guess I'll have to read it after all.
I was hoping to get a quick overview of Hamilton's life and times without reading Chernow's extensive biography, and I must admit that it accomplished that. However, you get what you pay for. His grammar is atrocious, and he changes verb tenses in the same sentence over and over. Sometimes I couldn't figure out which person did what, because he used pronouns inappropriately. He also changed the names of the political parties without references, so it was unclear which party he was talking about. Made me wonder if the author was even partially correct in his summary. I guess I'll have to read it after all.
April 20, 2019
Excellent book.
October 15, 2020
Hamilton the book almost as good as Hamilton the movie with less bass but less poetic license.
February 7, 2022
I listed to the audiobook as an overview to decide if I wanted to commit to reading Ron Chernow’s book on Alexander Hamilton.
April 14, 2018
Not throwing away my shot.
August 16, 2017
I purchased this summary because I was going to see Hamilton on Broadway and didn't have the time to read the full version. It wasn't the most well written piece of literature, but sufficed in achieving my goal of getting the information that I needed.
August 10, 2017
Fantastically paints the backdrop to the founding of the nation, and the characters at play from the pen of Hamilton, and relationships whether beneficial or to his detriment he formed.
September 30, 2017
very interesting history. I like that the author leaves decisions about Hamilton to the reader when only ambiguous information is available
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