Martha Brockenbrough

Alexander Hamilton (eBook, ePUB)

Revolutionary

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Complex, passionate, brilliant, flawed? Alexander Hamilton comes alive in Martha Brockenbrough's exciting biography Alexander Hamilton: Revolutionary, which is an essential read for teen fans of Hamilton the musical.

Discover the incredible true story behind the Tony Award-winning musical - Hamilton's early years in the Caribbean; his involvement in the Revolutionary War; and his groundbreaking role in government, which still shapes American government today. Easy to follow, this gripping account of a founding father and American icon features illustrations, maps, timelines, infographics, and additional information ranging from Hamilton's own writings to facts about fashion, music, etiquette and custom of the times, including best historical insults and the etiquette of duels.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Pan Macmillan
• Seitenzahl: 384
• Altersempfehlung: ab 12 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. September 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781509868179
• Artikelnr.: 49046612

Autorenporträt

Martha Brockenbrough draws on her diverse experience in journalism, research, non-fiction and literary teen fiction to bring Alexander Hamilton to life. A powerful storyteller and narrative voice, Brockenbrough is the author of the critically acclaimed young adult novels The Game of Love and Death and Devine Intervention. She enjoys reading Hamilton's original correspondence, playing board games and spending time with her family. She lives in Seattle, Washington.

Inhaltsangabe

Section
i: Foreword Chapter
1: 'The subject of the most humiliating criticism' Chapter
2: A Son of Liberty Chapter
3: 'It's a collegian!' Chapter
4: Love, War, and Glory's Price Chapter
5: 'All for love' Chapter
6: 'I must tell you, Sir, you treat me with disrespect' Chapter
7: 'Rocking the cradle and . . . fleecing my neighbours' Chapter
8: The Federalist Chapter
Mr. Secretary: 9 Chapter
10: Genius and Fool Chapter
11: Hamilton's Heart Chapter
12: 'This is a mortal wound' Section
ii: Epilogue Section
iii: Hamilton's Family Section
iv: Allies & Enemies Section
v: Time Line Section
vi: The Natural World: Disease and Hurricanes Section
vii: A Brief History of the Colonies Section
viii: Early Government Section
ix: Ball Gowns, Pointy Shoes, and Ornate Wigs Section
x: What Combat Was Like Section
xi: The Arms Were Bare Section
xii: Artillery Section
xiii: How the Early Trade Cycle Worked Section
xiv: Relations with Tribal Nations Section
xv: A Brief History of the Sugar Trade Section
xvi: Federalism vs. Antifederalism Section
xvii: Rules for Duels Section
xviii: The Sad Life of Aaron Burr Section
xix: Major Battles of the Revolutionary War Section
xx: Author's Note Acknowledgements
xxi: Acknowledgments Section
xxii: Bibliography Section
xxiii: Sources Index
xxiv: Index