Name: Alexander Hamilton By Martha Brockenbrough
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Alexander Hamilton: Revolutionary by Martha Brockenbrough

Complex, passionate, brilliant, flawed? Alexander Hamilton comes alive in Martha Brockenbrough's exciting biography Alexander Hamilton: Revolutionary, which is an essential read for teen fans of Hamilton the musical.

Discover the incredible true story behind the Tony Award-winning musical - Hamilton's early years in the Caribbean; his involvement in the Revolutionary War; and his groundbreaking role in government, which still shapes American government today. Easy to follow, this gripping account of a founding father and American icon features illustrations, maps, timelines, infographics, and additional information ranging from Hamilton's own writings to facts about fashion, music, etiquette and custom of the times, including best historical insults and the etiquette of duels.

About Martha Brockenbrough

Martha Brockenbrough draws on her diverse experience in journalism, research, non-fiction and literary teen fiction to bring Alexander Hamilton to life. A powerful storyteller and narrative voice, Brockenbrough is the author of the critically acclaimed young adult novels The Game of Love and Death and Devine Intervention. She enjoys reading Hamilton's original correspondence, playing board games and spending time with her family. She lives in Seattle, Washington.

- Section - i: Foreword
Chapter - 1: `The subject of the most humiliating criticism'
Chapter - 2: A Son of Liberty
Chapter - 3: `It's a collegian!'
Chapter - 4: Love, War, and Glory's Price
Chapter - 5: `All for love'
Chapter - 6: `I must tell you, Sir, you treat me with disrespect'
Chapter - 7: `Rocking the cradle and . . . fleecing my neighbours'
Chapter - 8: The Federalist
Chapter - Mr. Secretary: 9
Chapter - 10: Genius and Fool
Chapter - 11: Hamilton's Heart
Chapter - 12: `This is a mortal wound'
- Section - ii: Epilogue
- Section - iii: Hamilton's Family
- Section - iv: Allies & Enemies
- Section - v: Time Line
- Section - vi: The Natural World: Disease and Hurricanes
- Section - vii: A Brief History of the Colonies
- Section - viii: Early Government
- Section - ix: Ball Gowns, Pointy Shoes, and Ornate Wigs
- Section - x: What Combat Was Like
- Section - xi: The Arms Were Bare
- Section - xii: Artillery
- Section - xiii: How the Early Trade Cycle Worked
- Section - xiv: Relations with Tribal Nations
- Section - xv: A Brief History of the Sugar Trade
- Section - xvi: Federalism vs. Antifederalism
- Section - xvii: Rules for Duels
- Section - xviii: The Sad Life of Aaron Burr
- Section - xix: Major Battles of the Revolutionary War
- Section - xx: Author's Note
- Acknowledgements - xxi: Acknowledgments
- Section - xxii: Bibliography
- Section - xxiii: Sources
- Index - xxiv: Index

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GOR010780257

ISBN 13

9781509865598

ISBN 10

1509865594

Title

Alexander Hamilton: Revolutionary by Martha Brockenbrough

Author

Martha Brockenbrough

Condition

Used - Like New

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Pan Macmillan

Year published

2017-09-07

Number of pages

384

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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

Alexander Hamilton Martha Brockenbrough

Alexander Hamilton by Martha Brockenbrough

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