Book #220 of 2018: Love & War by Melissa de la Cruz (Alex & Eliza #2) This novel, which spans from Alexander Hamilton’s wedding through his time as a lawyer after the Revolutionary War, has taken fewer liberties with the historical record than its predecessor — other than delaying the births of the Hamilton children …
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Book #177 of 2018: Alex & Eliza by Melissa de la Cruz (Alex & Eliza #1) This historical fiction novel presents in the form of a Young Adult love story the real-life romance of Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler during the American Revolution. In the process author Melissa de la Cruz has taken a few …
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Book #51 of 2018: Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow This definitive biography of America’s controversial Founding Father is meticulously-researched, exhaustively-detailed, and above all engaging to read. It really brings the past to life, especially in relating the political struggles that took place after the Revolution as Alexander Hamilton and other patriots pursued different visions of …
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Book #138 of 2016: Hamilton: The Revolution by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jeremy McCarter This “Hamiltome” is probably not the best introduction to the Broadway show, but it’s a definite treat for any existing fan clamoring for more. The book alternates between the full lyrics of every musical number (with annotations by writer/star Lin-Manuel Miranda) and …
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