Alexander Hamilton

This comprehensive biography chronicles the life and political career of American founding father Alexander Hamilton. It details his rise from an impoverished orphan in the Caribbean to a key architect of the United States financial system, constitution, and government. The book examines his relationships with major historical figures, his contributions to the Federalist Papers, and his untimely death in a duel with Aaron Burr.

by Ron Chernow

Penguin Press · First published 2004 · 818 pages