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Alexander Hamilton Martha Brockenbrough

Alexander Hamilton par Martha Brockenbrough

Alexander Hamilton Martha Brockenbrough


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Résumé

The essential biography of Alexander Hamilton for fans of Hamilton: An American Musical

Alexander Hamilton Résumé

Alexander Hamilton: Revolutionary 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.

À propos de 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.

Sommaire

    • 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

Informations supplémentaires

GOR009416848
9781509865598
1509865594
Alexander Hamilton: Revolutionary Martha Brockenbrough
Occasion - Très bon état
Broché
Pan Macmillan
2017-09-07
384
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