Alexander Hamilton
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Alexander Hamilton
Ron Chernow
4 people recommended it in 4 threads, 2018–2022.
What people on Hacker News said
Yes, the book the play is based on, but it goes into such great detail of the life of an incredible person. It’s hard to fathom what the United States would become without Hamilton.
Ron Chernov: Alexander Hamilton. An excellent introduction to the birth of US. As a european US history is not that well covered in our school.
Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow. It's a great read, and I learned a lot about the early years of the US.
Alexander Hamilton, by Ron Chernow. The story of America's greatest loser
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: Which books you have read till now that were worth investing time in? 2022 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What's the best book you read in 2021? 2021 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What, in your opinion, are the greatest and most useful textbooks? 2020 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Books you read in 2018? 2018 · 1 recommendation