Alexander Hamilton: The Graphic History of an American Founding Father

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Ten Speed Press

Annotation: Presents the life and legacy of the founding father, including his role in the Revolutionary War, the development of the Constitution, and the establishment of the Treasury and banking.

Genre: [Graphic novels] [Biographies]

Reviews: 1

Catalog Number: #6155901

Format: Paperback

Special Formats: Graphic Novel

Publisher: Ten Speed Press

Edition Date: 2017 Release Date: 08/08/17

Illustrator: Greenwood, Justin

Pages: 169 pages

ISBN: 0-399-58000-X

ISBN 13: 978-0-399-58000-0

Dewey: 921

LCCN: 2017024760

Dimensions: 26 cm.

Language: English

Reviews:

ALA Booklist (Tue May 01 00:00:00 CDT 2018)

Alexander Hamilton has never been hotter than right now, so a graphic novel about the man's accomplished yet tragic life seems inevitable. Previously, Hennessey has tackled histories of pop-culture phenomena, such as beer and video games, though they've been more like graphic textbooks than narrative-driven works, at times bogged down by large blocks of text. But with this title, Hennessey seems to have found his stride: the prose is still dense, but the more traditional narrative format makes it a far more entertaining and enjoyable read. There's loads to be learned here, and any Hamilton addict will eagerly eat it up nnessey not only goes into the vivid details of Hamilton's life, but he also delves into the history of the time period and offers helpful context to explain the significance of the events. Greenwood's artwork elevates the piece even further. A plethora of illustrations keep the text from being too overwhelming, while the grittiness of his artwork contributes to a vintage-newspaper visual quality. Sure to be popular, but worthy of high praise independent of its timeliness.

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ALA Booklist (Tue May 01 00:00:00 CDT 2018)

Reading Level: 7.0

Interest Level: 7-12

A graphic novel biography of the American legend who inspired the hit Broadway musical Hamilton.

Alexander Hamilton was one of the most influential figures in United States history—he fought in the Revolutionary War, helped develop the Constitution, and as the first Secretary of the Treasury established landmark economic policy that we still use today. Cut down by a bullet from political rival Aaron Burr, Hamilton has since been immortalized alongside other Founding Fathers such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson—his likeness even appears on the ten-dollar bill. In this fully-illustrated and impeccably researched graphic novel-style history, author Jonathan Hennessey and comic book illustrator Justin Greenwood bring Alexander Hamilton’s world to life, telling the story of this improbable hero who helped shape the United States of America.

PROLOGUE ★ 1

i Let Candid Men Judge ★ 11
ii The Terms on Which These Lands Were Really Dispensed ★ 13
iii There Are Strong Minds in Every Walk of Life That WillRise Superior to the Disadvantages of Situation ★ 21
iv No Man Can Command the Winds ★ 29
v A Friend to America ★ 41
vi Where the Danger Is the Most Pressing and Imminent ★ 55
vii By Virtue of Powers from His Excellency General Washington ★ 66
viii The Line of Conduct Proscribed to Us ★ 72
ix Amidst My Amorous Transports ★ 82
x Those Solid Arrangements of Finance,on Which Our Safety Depends ★ 86
xi A Scene of Blackest Treason ★ 88
xii In the Enthusiasm of Heroic Valor ★ 91
xiii The Universal Reluctance of These Statesto Do What Is Right ★ 97
xiv To Make Our Independence a Blessing ★ 107
xv Rearing the Superstructure of American Greatness ★ 116
xvi Some Concert between the Husband and the Wife ★ 129
xvii The Machinations of Factious and Intriguing Men ★ 134
xviii Means of Intimidation ★ 139
xix The Circumstances Disclosed ★ 144
xx Great Souls Care Little about Small Matters ★ 150
xxi The Cup of Sorrow ★ 157
xxii My Life Must Be Exposed to That Man ★ 160

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