Alexander Hamilton: Writings (LOA #129)
Writings (LOA #129)
$85.20
- Hardcover
1108 pages
- Release Date
15 October 2001
Summary
Alexander Hamilton, the subject of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s smash hit Broadway musical, comes to life in his own words in this critically acclaimed collection, which also includes conflicting eyewitness accounts of the duel with Aaron Burr that led to his death. One of the most vivid, influential, and controversial figures of the founding of America, Hamilton was an unusually prolific and vigorous writer. As a military aide to George Washington, critic of the Articles of Confederation, proponent …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781931082044 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1931082049 |
| Author: | Alexander Hamilton, Joanne Freeman |
| Publisher: | The Library of America |
| Imprint: | The Library of America |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 1108 |
| Release Date: | 15 October 2001 |
| Weight: | 709g |
| Dimensions: | 208mm x 132mm x 35mm |
| Series: | Library of America Founders Collection |
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Critics Review
“Remarkably comprehensive… . Perhaps we ought to revise our estimate of who precisely deserves the title of ‘father of the Constitution.’” — Gordon S. Wood, The New Republic“Selected with sense and savvy… . Firmly establishes Hamilton’s place in the American pantheon.” — Joseph J. Ellis, The New Yorker“A generous and intelligent anthology of Hamilton’s writings.” — Caleb Crain, The New York Times Book Review“Anyone interested in politics, finance, diplomacy, history, or the fascination of a strange all-American life will want to have this Library of America volume.”— Los Angeles Times
About The Author
Alexander Hamilton
Joanne B. Freeman, volume editor, is professor of history at Yale University and the author ofAffairs of Honor- National Politics in the New Republic, and has appeared in the PBSAmerican Experiencedocumentary “The Duel.”
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