Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow

[Lon]

It's a big read but well worth it. I lived as a kid in the part O New Jersey that had Alexander Hamilton stamped all over it and of course as a school boy learned a little about him, but nothing as in depth as this remarkable read.I am a history buff anyway and the achievements of this incredible fore father are utterly amazing. It just shows you what a basically self educated bastard can accomplish in life and all before age 35. It does make me ask the question though--"Who and where is todays Alexander Hamilton?

 

[vickyNightowl]

It's a big read but well worth it. I lived as a kid in the part O New Jersey that had Alexander Hamilton stamped all over it and of course as a school boy learned a little about him, but nothing as in depth as this remarkable read.I am a history buff anyway and the achievements of this incredible fore father are utterly amazing. It just shows you what a basically self educated bastard can accomplish in life and all before age 35. It does make me ask the question though--"Who and where is todays Alexander Hamilton?

Hey Lon,

Alexander Hamilton is back on the spotlight with the musical with the same name.

I think the John Adams mini series was one of my favorites to watch.

These important men who were the founding fathers, are not dicussed as often as they should be.

Not any men like them arouund now.