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Book Reviews of Alexander Hamilton (Audio Cassette) (Abridged)

Alexander Hamilton (Audio Cassette) (Abridged)
Alexander Hamilton - Audio Cassette - Abridged
Author: Ron Chernow, Grover Gardner (Narrator)
ISBN-13: 9780142800423
ISBN-10: 0142800422
Publication Date: 4/26/2004
Rating:
  • Currently 2.3/5 Stars.
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2.3 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Book Type: Audio Cassette
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7 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

reviewed Alexander Hamilton (Audio Cassette) (Abridged) on
Helpful Score: 3
An outstanding biography of a man not well known by to many Americans.
silverado avatar reviewed Alexander Hamilton (Audio Cassette) (Abridged) on + 28 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Very informative account of the life of Alexander Hamilton from his birth in the West Indies to his rise in politics in the United States. You will begin to understand his volatile relationship with Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Aaron Burr. Also that history has forgotten almost all that Hamilton accomplished and established for the good of the United States.
SciFiFan avatar reviewed Alexander Hamilton (Audio Cassette) (Abridged) on + 69 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
One the of best biographies I have read, engaging as well as informative. The CD version is excellent as well. This book made me realize that politics were as partisan and obnoxious in the past as they are now. The only good thing about politics in this forum is that we get to know the historical figures who are living and breathing the politics really well and come to understand their motivations, whether or not we support them. I must say the most surprising thing that resulted from my read is that I am no longer a fan of Thomas Jefferson!!!

Highly recommended.
theoracle avatar reviewed Alexander Hamilton (Audio Cassette) (Abridged) on + 2 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
A thorough and intersting chronicle of the times in early political America, especially the approach to financial matters. Perfect for this era where finances are so difficult.

The book humanizes what were, after all, real people in real times, minus today's technology. So, like rag-time, the pace is slower and more rythmical, but many of the ideas of their day remain true today.

Unlike the other reviewer, I remain a fan of TJ, and I am also a fan of my own ancestors, including Benjamin Rush.
reviewed Alexander Hamilton (Audio Cassette) (Abridged) on + 15 more book reviews
An illegitimate son...an immigrant...and the architect of the United States' Federal Reserve. The most successful immigrant despite the myth of the American Dream.
mscottcgp avatar reviewed Alexander Hamilton (Audio Cassette) (Abridged) on + 231 more book reviews
Great book; I've learned so much about this founding father of our country!
reviewed Alexander Hamilton (Audio Cassette) (Abridged) on + 4 more book reviews
Don't be intimidated by the size of this book! It does take time to read, but well worth the effort to learn about this amazing man, and get the better-informed view of some of the things we learned about him in the past.