Download or read book 499 Facts about Hip Hop Hamilton and the Rest of America s Founding Fathers written by Stephen Spignesi and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-10-25 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You want a revolution? So did Alexander Hamilton and the Founding Fathers! America has fallen in love again with Alexander Hamilton and the Founding Fathers. Here is a popping fresh collection of facts and forgotten trivia surrounding the American Revolution and our forefathers – from those you’d expect (George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin, and Hamilton, of course) to those you may never have heard of, but you probably should have (who the heck was Rufus King?): Alexander Hamilton was born on foreign soil and became an American hero - the founder of the U.S. Mint and the U.S. Coast Guard. The naval communication book he wrote was still being used by the US Navy and Coast Guard through the Cuban Missile Crisis. Roger Sherman (of Connecticut) was one of only two Founding Fathers who signed the three bulwark documents of our republic: The Declaration of Independence, the Articles of the Confederation, and the Constitution. (Give props to this guy.) By the time he was thirty, George Washington had had smallpox, pleurisy, dysentery, and malaria. Readers will be left with a greater appreciation and deeper respect for these human beings who were just trying to accomplish the incredible: create the greatest nation in history. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Download or read book 499 Facts about Hamilton and the Rest of America s Founding Fathers written by Stephen J. Spignesi and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of facts and forgotten trivia surrounding the American Revolution, Alexander Hamilton, and our forefathers.
Download or read book Hamilton History and Hip Hop written by Kevin J. Wetmore, Jr. and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2024-03-25 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The volume is a collection of scholarly essays and personal responses that contextualizes Hamilton: An American Musical in various frameworks: hip-hop theatre and history, American history, musicals, contemporary politics, queer theory, feminism, and more. Hamilton is arguably the most important piece of American theatre in 25 years in terms of both national impact and shaping influence on American theatre. It is part of a larger history of American theatre that reframes the United States and shows the nation its face in a manner not before seen but that is resolutely true. With essays from a number of scholars, artists, political scientists, and historians, the book engages with generational differences in response to the play, transformations of the perception of the musical between the Obama and Trump administrations, youth culture, color-conscious casting, feminist critiques, comparisons with black-ish, The Mountaintop, Assassins, and In the Heights, as well as Hamilton's place in hip hop theatre.
Download or read book Stephen King American Master written by Stephen Spignesi and published by Permuted Press+ORM. This book was released on 2018-10-30 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fascinating facts, trivia, and little-known details about the Master of the Macabre’s life from the “world’s leading authority on Stephen King” (Entertainment Weekly). New York Times–bestselling author Stephen Spignesi has compiled interviews, essays, and loads of facts and details about all of Stephen King’s work into this fun and informative compendium for the author’s many fans, from the casual to the fanatical! Did you know. . . ? In his early teens, Stephen King sold typed copies of his short stories at school. King originally thought his novel Pet Sematary was too frightening to publish. King’s legendary Dark Tower series took him more than 30 years to write. Thinner was the novel that revealed his “Richard Bachman” pseudonym to the world. King wrote The Eyes of the Dragon for his daughter Naomi. He has never liked Stanley Kubrick’s film version of his novel The Shining. It took him four years to write what some consider his magnum opus, IT. The 2017 film version of IT has grossed more than $700 million worldwide. In addition to novels, King has written essays, plays, screenplays, and even poetry.
Download or read book Historians on Hamilton written by Renee C. Romano and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2018-05-09 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America has gone Hamilton crazy. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony-winning musical has spawned sold-out performances, a triple platinum cast album, and a score so catchy that it is being used to teach U.S. history in classrooms across the country. But just how historically accurate is Hamilton? And how is the show itself making history? Historians on Hamilton brings together a collection of top scholars to explain the Hamilton phenomenon and explore what it might mean for our understanding of America’s history. The contributors examine what the musical got right, what it got wrong, and why it matters. Does Hamilton’s hip-hop take on the Founding Fathers misrepresent our nation’s past, or does it offer a bold positive vision for our nation’s future? Can a musical so unabashedly contemporary and deliberately anachronistic still communicate historical truths about American culture and politics? And is Hamilton as revolutionary as its creators and many commentators claim? Perfect for students, teachers, theatre fans, hip-hop heads, and history buffs alike, these short and lively essays examine why Hamilton became an Obama-era sensation and consider its continued relevance in the age of Trump. Whether you are a fan or a skeptic, you will come away from this collection with a new appreciation for the meaning and importance of the Hamilton phenomenon.
Download or read book The Complete Book of 2010s Broadway Musicals written by Dan Dietz and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-09-10 with total page 533 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume contains detailed information about every musical that opened on Broadway from 2010 through the end of 2019. This book discusses the decade’s major successes, notorious failures, and musicals that closed during their pre-Broadway tryouts. In addition to including every hit and flop that debuted during the decade, this book highlights revivals and personal-appearance revues.
Download or read book 20 Fun Facts About Alexander Hamilton written by M. H. Seeley and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2017-07-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Alexander Hamilton is a familiar name in American history because of the amazing life he led. From his early life as an orphan to traveling to New York City and becoming an influential Founding Father, Hamilton's life was full of drama and achievements. This book looks at some of the most remarkable things about his life, giving a glimpse into his life in the Caribbean as well as the battles he had with other Founding Fathers to pass his financial plan for the new nation. Though his life ended in tragedy, readers will love learning about the man whose face appears on the ten-dollar bill in this engaging work full of fascinating trivia."
Download or read book TIME Alexander Hamilton written by Editors of TIME and published by Time Inc. Books. This book was released on 2016-01-22 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long considered the forgotten founding father and primarily known for the duel with Aaron Burr that ended his life, Alexander Hamilton has recently achieved a new level of fame because of the hit Broadway musical Hamilton, inspired by the New York Times best-selling biography by acclaimed historian Ron Chernow. Now the editors of TIME present this special edition that celebrates Hamilton and his many accomplishments: as one of the primary architects of the Constitution, an aide and counsel to General George Washington, and the first secretary of the Treasury, as well as his intense, long-standing rivalry with Thomas Jefferson and how it affects our government to this day. Also included in this fully illustrated edition are “Six Things You Didn’t Know About Alexander Hamilton,” an interview with Chernow, the making of the Broadway musical, why Hamilton’s days on the $10 bill are numbered, and much more. TIME brings keen insight to the improbable life of the illegitimate son of a Caribbean merchant who would go on to help shape our nation, lay the foundation for the modern economy, and become the inspiration for a musical that is inspiring Americans to interpret history in an entirely new way.
Download or read book True Life Alexander Hamilton written by Monika Davies and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2016-12-01 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alexander Hamilton was George Washington's right-hand man and Thomas Jefferson's most notable rival. He was the beloved husband of Eliza Schuyler and the victim of Aaron Burr's fury. Learn all about the fascinating life of this influential Founding Father. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this high-interest biography includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars, detailed images, and in-depth Reader's Guide require students to connect back to the text and encourage multiple readings. The Think Link and Dig Deeper! sections develop students' higher-order thinking skills. The Check It Out! section includes suggested books, videos, and websites for further reading. Aligned with state standards, this title features complex and rigorous content appropriate for students preparing for college and career readiness.
Download or read book Hamilton written by Marie Raphael and published by Union Square + ORM. This book was released on 2017-07-31 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated biography of the Founding Father and first Secretary of the Treasury by the acclaimed authors of The Spirit of ’74. An illegitimate child born in the Caribbean, who arrived in America as a near-penniless teenager, Alexander Hamilton did not seem to have much in common with the rest of the Founding Fathers. But the audacious young immigrant quickly proved himself in the cauldron of revolutionary fervor gripping the colonies in the 1770s. After proving himself in the Revolution as an artillery officer and aide to George Washington, Hamilton became one of the foremost architects of the new United States of America. He wrote many of the Federalist Papers, established the first national bank, and became first Secretary of the Treasury before losing his life in a duel. In Hamilton, veteran historians Marie Raphael and Ray Raphael explain how Hamilton’s strong personality, quicksilver intellect, and taste for combat played into the contentious arguments over what kind of country the young republic would become. The debate between Thomas Jefferson’s decentralized approach to democracy and Hamilton’s belief in a strong federal government is still being argued today. Vividly written and fully illustrated, including many colorful and rarely seen pieces of art, Hamilton is a powerful testament to one of the most illustrious figures of American history. Praise for The Spirit of ’74: How the American Revolution Began “[A] concise, lively narrative . . . the authors expertly build tension.” —Publishers Weekly “The Raphaels tell this dramatic story in a fascinating and very readable manner.” —Journal of the American Revolution
Download or read book Alexander Hamilton written by Andrew Knight and published by . This book was released on 2019-07 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book serves as a biography of Alexander Hamilton, one of America's founding fathers. Inside, you will learn all about Alexander Hamilton's incredible life, including how he emerged from humble beginnings to reach an ultimate position of power in the government. This book details Hamilton's many contributions to the development of the United States, as well as the scandals and controversies he was involved in throughout his career. At the completion of this book you will have a good understanding of the amazing life that Alexander Hamilton lived, and have a true appreciation for the incredible impact he had on our political and legal systems. Here Is What You'll Learn About...Hamilton's Early LifeThe Jefferson FeudThe American RevolutionWhat Alexander Hamilton Gave UsHamilton's Many ScandalsHamilton's DemiseAlexander Hamilton's LegacyMuch, Much More!
Download or read book Alexander Hamilton written by Tatiana Ryckman and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Renaissance man and founding father helped build the United States into the great nation it is today. Students analyze Hamiltons most influential texts, including the Federalist Papers, to better understand the foundational moments in United States history. Students will learn about Alexander Hamiltons life, his role in the American Revolution, and the writings and policies he implemented that still affect Americans today.
Download or read book Alexander Hamilton written by Lisa DeCarolis and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2002-12-15 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surveys the life of Alexander Hamilton, a founding father, later becoming the first Secretary of the Treasury.
Download or read book Representing written by S. Craig Watkins and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Representing examines developments in black cinema. It looks at the distinct contradiction in American society, black youths have become targets of a racial backlash but their popular cultures have become commercially viable.
Download or read book Alexander Hamilton written by Jonathan Hennessey and published by Ten Speed Graphic. This book was released on 2017-08-08 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Alexander Hamilton written by Therese M. Shea and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though a renowned Founding Father, Alexander Hamilton's fame has recently received a boost from the hit musical Hamilton. He was chosen as the subject of that work because of his extraordinary biography. He was raised by a single mother in the Caribbean, volunteered to be a soldier in the American Revolution, rose to become the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, and tragically killed in a duel with Aaron Burr. This accessible book presents Hamilton's life story to young readers through engaging text and includes surprising facts, relevant quotes from Hamilton himself, and striking historical images.
Download or read book Alexander Hamilton written by Russell Roberts and published by Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2007-09 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alexander Hamilton is one of the most important of America's Founding Fathers, yet he and his contributions are often overlooked. Hard-driving, cocky, and irritating at times, he was also brilliant, prophetic, and generous. He lived a remarkable life, from his stint as George Washington's key aide during the American Revolution to his role as the first Treasury Secretary of the United States. It was also a life cut tragically short in a duel with Aaron Burr that has created more questions than answers. Amazing, frustrating, fascinating, and controversial, all at the same time; that was Alexander Hamilton.
