Alexander Hamilton - Martha Brockenbrough

Alexander Hamilton

Revolutionary
Buch | Softcover
384 Seiten
2017
Macmillan Children's Books (Verlag)
978-1-5098-6559-8 (ISBN)
17,45 inkl. MwSt
The essential biography of Alexander Hamilton for fans of Hamilton: An American Musical
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.

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.

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

Erscheinungsdatum
Verlagsort London
Sprache englisch
Maße 127 x 203 mm
Gewicht 422 g
Themenwelt Kinder- / Jugendbuch Sachbücher Geschichte / Politik
ISBN-10 1-5098-6559-4 / 1509865594
ISBN-13 978-1-5098-6559-8 / 9781509865598
Zustand Neuware
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