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Jefferson And Hamilton: A Rivalry That Forged The Nation
Jefferson and Hamilton: A Rivalry that Forged the Nation
The book, Jefferson and Hamilton: A Rivalry that Forged the Nation, written by John E. Ferling was published on October 1, 2013. John E. Ferling has written other books in this subject area. Some of his other works include: The Loyalist Mind, A Wilderness of Miseries, and Almost a Miracle. Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton are the main characters. Although, John Adams is a secondary characters who play a significant role in this nonfiction literature.
There are four stages of this book, the first describing the family life and childhood of both men. The second focuses on the causes for both joining the rebel cause. The third discusses each man’s political standings. Lastly, the fourth focuses on the struggle between the two and their supporters.
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The reason I was able to see the impact they had on our country is because John E. Ferling, the author, described the hardships and successes of each person in great detail starting from the very beginning and continuing on all the way to the very end of their lives. John E. Ferling approached this book with a higher opinion of Jefferson, but gained greater appreciation for Hamilton towards the end. I enjoyed learning more about the forming of our nation and the lives of some of our founding fathers. I am inclined to learn more about the characters in the book because the play, ‘Hamilton’ on Broadway is something I’ve wanted to see for a while. I’m interested to see how similar and accurate the play is compared to the book. This author’s writing style is something I enjoyed reading, but I don’t think reading another one of his books is something I’d take part in. My recommendation for this book would be to read it for school and other educational purposes, but only read it for pleasure if you thoroughly enjoy

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