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"Incredible" 2010-07-14
By ChenP (California)
Thank you, thank you Mr. Chernow, for paying this much-deserved tribute to one of the greatest, if flawed, Americans of all time. This sweeping 731-page retelling of Alexander Hamilton's life is educational and entertaining - the combination of in depth research and evocative prose delights both scholars and the casual reader. The author readily acknowledges Hamilton's personal flaws on the same pages where he clearly, and sometimes humorously, voices his obvious admiration for the man, creating a fuller, more balanced view of Hamilton's unbalanced life.
Although the enormous achievements of Alexander Hamilton may always be overshadowed by those of the more politically agile Jefferson, I hope more people come to understand the contributions made to the formation of the American government by the brilliant, fiery Hamilton, whose biggest political flaws may have been his steadfast dedication to reason and undiluted honesty.
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