Eliza Hamilton
by Tilar J. Mazzeo
2020-12-29 15:48:21
From the New York Times bestselling author of Irenaâs Children comes a âvivid, compelling, and unputdownable new biographyâ (Christopher Andersen, #1 New York Times bestselling author) about the extraordinary life and times of Eliza Ha...
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Irenaâs Children comes a âvivid, compelling, and unputdownable new biographyâ (Christopher Andersen, #1 New York Times bestselling author) about the extraordinary life and times of Eliza Hamilton, the wife of founding father Alexander Hamilton, and a powerful, unsung hero in Americaâs early days. Fans fell in love with Eliza HamiltonâAlexander Hamiltonâs devoted wifeâin Lin-Manuel Mirandaâs phenomenal musical Hamilton. But they donât know her full story. A strong pioneer woman, a loving sister, a caring mother, and in her later years, a generous philanthropist, Eliza had many sidesâand this fascinating biography brings her multi-faceted personality to vivid life. This âexpertly told storyâ (Publishers Weekly) follows Eliza through her early years in New York, into the ups and downs of her married life with Alexander, beyond the aftermath of his tragic murder, and finally to her involvement in many projects that cemented her legacy as one of the unsung heroes of our nationâs early days. This captivating account of the woman behind the famous man is perfect for fans of the works of Ron Chernow, Lisa McCubbin, and Nathaniel Philbrick.
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