Alexander Hamilton, Revolutionary by Martha Brockenbough
Bibliography:
Brockenbrough, M. (2019). Alexander Hamilton, revolutionary. Square Fish/Feiwel And Friends.
Plot Summary:
This book is a biography about Alexander Hamilton. You follow his life story through struggle, scandal and renowned.
Critical Analysis:
This book is advertised as a read for fans of the Musical, Hamilton. This Musical is widely popular. This book would also be very appealing to a young adult due to its readability. At times the author writes in a detailed story telling manor and at other times she lists succinct facts about Hamilton. The reader is drawn in more to this book by the display of real photos, maps, artifacts, etc.
Awards:
"A highly enjoyable, well-researched biography of Alexander Hamilton that both applauds his significant accomplishments and highlights his flaws." —School Library Journal
"Brockenbrough’s ambitious and impressively researched project gives equal weight to Alexander Hamilton’s personal and professional lives and to the history of the founding and early years of the United States." —Publishers Weekly
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