What is the true story of the man who inspired a hit Broadway show? Dive into the life of Alexander Hamilton as he tries to rise from his humble circumstances to a major political figure.
The pictures and illustrations of the text do a great job giving life to the pages and immersing the reader in the life of one of the nation's founding fathers. The earlier parts of his life are full of action with the backdrop of the Revolutionary War and his marriage into a highly influential family. The pace of the text slows as it reaches to the more political part of his life but for readers interested in politics, they will find it very interesting. Caution should be taken as it contains information about the sex scandal that Hamilton was involved in and details of the duel with Aaron Burr that caused his death. While painted in historical context, it can still be above some levels of maturity. The text includes a timeline, primary source notes, and an index for easy reference.
"The story is targeted to an older audience than Teri Kanefield’s Alexander Hamilton: The Making of America (2017), so the sex scandal that derailed Hamilton’s political career is part of the story, as is, of course, the duel that ended his life. After the epilogue, the volume includes information on 18th-century medicine, attire, and warfare among other contextualizing topics ; the volume will be illustrated with archival material (not seen). With the demand for all things Hamilton still strong, this will resonate with many teen readers." - Kirkus Review
Book Information:
Brockenbough, M. (2017). ALEXANDER HAMILTON: REVOLUTIONARY. Feiwel & Friends. ISBN 9781250123190
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