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.

The essential biography of Alexander Hamilton for fans of Hamilton: An American Musical

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