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Author and Scholar Tony Williams 2018 Book! "Hamilton, An American Biography"
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- 218
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- 25 USD
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Item Description
Congratulations Tony Williams on the 2018 publication of "Hamilton, An American Biography"! We look forward to reading your research and insights into this very popular historical figure! Thank you for your constant friendship and support of Constituting America!
Renowned Constitutional Scholar and Historian, Tony Williams will personally autograph your book! Published April 2018. Free shipping!
"The award-winning, smash Broadway hit, Hamilton: An American Musical, continues to captivate sold-out audiences and has sparked unprecedented interest in its historical protagonist."
"In Hamilton: An American Biography, Tony Williams provides readers with a concise biography that traces the events and values that enabled Hamilton to rise from his youth as a dispossessed orphan to Revolutionary War hero and Founding Father, a life uniquely shaped by America and who, in turn, contributed to the creation of the American regime of liberty and self-government. He was one of key leaders in the American Revolution, a chief architect of America’s constitutional order of self-government, and the key figure in Washington’s administration creating the institutions that governed America. Williams expertly weaves together biography with historical events to place Hamilton as one of the most important founding fathers."
"For readers just discovering Hamilton for the first time or those with an insatiable appetite for books on the Founders and the American Founding, Hamilton: An American Biography will shed new light on this American icon now experiencing a remarkable second act."
"In Hamilton: An American Biography, Tony Williams provides readers with a concise biography that traces the events and values that enabled Hamilton to rise from his youth as a dispossessed orphan to Revolutionary War hero and Founding Father, a life uniquely shaped by America and who, in turn, contributed to the creation of the American regime of liberty and self-government. He was one of key leaders in the American Revolution, a chief architect of America’s constitutional order of self-government, and the key figure in Washington’s administration creating the institutions that governed America. Williams expertly weaves together biography with historical events to place Hamilton as one of the most important founding fathers."
"For readers just discovering Hamilton for the first time or those with an insatiable appetite for books on the Founders and the American Founding, Hamilton: An American Biography will shed new light on this American icon now experiencing a remarkable second act."
Reviews:
"Given Hamilton’s recent star power, it’s no wonder that so many of us are now turning back to this subject to gain a better understanding of the times, the context, and the man himself. As author Tony Williams himself has acknowledged, there is no shortage of good, solid source material for both the scholar and the general reading public. So why another book? Williams’ stated goal is to “place a brief, readable book in the hands of interested readers,” those who might be repelled, for example, by the voluminous - albeit excellent - tome by Chernow (on which the recent musical is based). In this, Williams has far exceeded his stated objective. It is an outstanding and excellent read, superbly written.
Williams’ Hamilton quickly comes to life. We are thoroughly exposed to the endless influence of Hamilton’s humble and disadvantaged origins, the complexities of his sometimes prickly personality, and the driving force and brilliance behind this giant among our founders. A self-made man, Hamilton rose rapidly through the ranks to become one of Washington’s most indispensable aides - and he did so through sheer intellect, an impressive demeanor, and unvarnished courage.
Williams’ writing style is endlessly engaging and the story itself fascinating. This is, overall, an excellent and brief character study in the hands of a gifted writer. You will not be disappointed.
And I must admit to having become an even greater Hamilton fan than I already was. Well done!"
Williams’ Hamilton quickly comes to life. We are thoroughly exposed to the endless influence of Hamilton’s humble and disadvantaged origins, the complexities of his sometimes prickly personality, and the driving force and brilliance behind this giant among our founders. A self-made man, Hamilton rose rapidly through the ranks to become one of Washington’s most indispensable aides - and he did so through sheer intellect, an impressive demeanor, and unvarnished courage.
Williams’ writing style is endlessly engaging and the story itself fascinating. This is, overall, an excellent and brief character study in the hands of a gifted writer. You will not be disappointed.
And I must admit to having become an even greater Hamilton fan than I already was. Well done!"
"Hamilton: An American Biography is Williams answer to the new Hamilton lover, the one who isn't quite ready to jump into Chernow's tome. To that end, it's perfect. Williams covers Hamilton's life in such a way that makes you want to know more, makes you even want to read Chernow's work among others.
Williams' style is completely engaging from the start, and never disengages throughout - for that alone, one must read this historian's work, and just as this is a great book to introduce one into Hamilton's work, it is equally a great book to introduce the reader into Williams' work."
About Tony Williams:
"Tony Williams is a Senior Teaching Fellow with the Bill of Rights Institute in Arlington, VA. He earned a B.A. in history from Syracuse University and an M.A. in U.S. History from Ohio State University. He taught middle school and high school for 15 years in Ohio and Virginia, and was the Program Director of the Washington, Jefferson & Madison Institute in Charlottesville, VA.
He is the author of five books including Washington and Hamilton (2015), The Jamestown Experiment (2011), America’s Beginnings (2010), Pox and the Covenant(2010), and Hurricane of Independence (2008), as well as numerous articles and reviews. His Washington and Hamilton was nominated for a Washington Book Prize and a Library of Virginia Non-Fiction award.
He was a fellow at the Rockefeller Library at Colonial Williamsburg. He lectures around the country including C-SPAN Book TV, Fox News Legends & Lies: The Patriots, the U.S. State Department, Revolutionary War battlesites, Colonial Williamsburg, the Virginia Festival of the Book, and several universities. He lives with his wife and children in Williamsburg, VA."
Tony Williams
"Tony Williams is the author of five books including, "Washington & Hamilton: The Alliance that Created America," co-authored with Stephen F. Knott, author of "Alexander Hamilton and the Persistence of Myth."
He has also written "America's Beginnings: The Dramatic Events that Shaped a Nation's Character,"(2011), "The Jamestown Experiment:The Remarkable Story of the Enterprising Colony and the Unexpected Results that Shaped America"(2011),"Pox and the Covenant: Franklin, Mather, and the Epidemic that Changed America's Destiny"(2010), and, "Hurricane of Independence: The Untold Story of the Deadly Storm at the Deciding Moment of the American Revolution"(2008)
He holds history degrees from Syracuse University and Ohio State University, and is a Professional Development Instructor at the Bill of Rights Institute, in Arlington, VA, and, the Program Director at the Washington, Jefferson & Madison Institute in Charlottesville, VA, that teaches Founding principles and documents to teachers and citizens. He taught history for fifteen years. He lives with his family in Williamsburg, VA. He blogs regularly for the WJMI at www.wjmi.org.
He can be reached for speaking engagements by contacting his publisher, Sourcebooks."
He has also written "America's Beginnings: The Dramatic Events that Shaped a Nation's Character,"(2011), "The Jamestown Experiment:The Remarkable Story of the Enterprising Colony and the Unexpected Results that Shaped America"(2011),"Pox and the Covenant: Franklin, Mather, and the Epidemic that Changed America's Destiny"(2010), and, "Hurricane of Independence: The Untold Story of the Deadly Storm at the Deciding Moment of the American Revolution"(2008)
He holds history degrees from Syracuse University and Ohio State University, and is a Professional Development Instructor at the Bill of Rights Institute, in Arlington, VA, and, the Program Director at the Washington, Jefferson & Madison Institute in Charlottesville, VA, that teaches Founding principles and documents to teachers and citizens. He taught history for fifteen years. He lives with his family in Williamsburg, VA. He blogs regularly for the WJMI at www.wjmi.org.
He can be reached for speaking engagements by contacting his publisher, Sourcebooks."
Item Special Note
Tony Williams – Professional Development Instructor with the Bill of Rights Institute, Washington, D.C.
"Established in September 1999, the Bill of Rights Institute is a 501c3 non-profit educational organization that works to engage, educate, and empower individuals with a passion for the freedom and opportunity that exist in a free society. The Institute develops educational resources and programs for a network of more than 50,000 educators and 30,000 students nationwide."
"The Bill of Rights Institute has assembled a talented team to create each of our programs and resources, including a full-time staff with more than 100 years combined experience in the classroom. In addition, we partner with experts, including outstanding secondary school teachers; academics from the fields of American history, political science, and constitutional law; video producers; web site developers and designers; and evaluation and curriculum experts."
twilliams@billofrightsinstitute.org
REVIEWS:
"This short volume by Tony Williams is an excellent primer for young and old alike. It also makes for a great review of events that forged our nation. The book is organized in such a way that it can be easily read cover-to-cover, while the reader seeking only snippets is satisfied as well. In this work, Mr. Williams' writing is accessible enough for younger readers, making the book applicable to classroom situations. That should not be interpreted to mean that this volume should be relegated to the classroom. To the contrary, this nice little book should be on shelves in many homes as it reminds readers of the events that led to the creation of the nation. That said, I would also like to point out that this book, unlike others written by Tony Williams, does not read like a novel. I can't imagine it was intended to read that way. Readers expecting a cohesive page-turner might be disappointed. On the other hand, taken for what it is, it is a wonderful little book."Author and historian Tony Williams has compiled a wonderful overview on the early history of our great nation. Beginning in the early 17th century with the settlement of Jamestown, the book details all the important events that shaped America's young history through the inauguration of George Washington and the signing of the Bill of Rights. For anyone interested in learning more about America's early history, this book is a must read!"The Battle of Antietam and the Emancipation Proclamation
Guest Essayist: Tony Williams 4/30/2020
President Abraham Lincoln faced an important decision point in the summer of 1862. Lincoln was opposed to slavery and sought a way to end the immoral institution that was at odds with republican principles. However, he had a reverence for the constitutional rule of law and an obligation to follow the Constitution. He discovered a means of ending slavery, saving the Union, and preserving the Constitution.
President Lincoln had reversed previous attempts by his generals to free the slaves because of their dubious constitutionality and because they would drive border states such as Missouri, Kentucky, and Maryland into the arms of the Confederacy. He reluctantly signed the First and Second Confiscation Acts but doubted their constitutionality as well and did little to enforce them. He offered compensated emancipation to the border states, but none took him up on his offer.
On July 22, Lincoln met with the members of his Cabinet and shared his idea with them. He presented a preliminary draft of the Emancipation Proclamation on two pages of lined paper. It would free the slaves in the Confederate states as a “military necessity” by weakening the enemy under his constitutional presidential war powers.
The cabinet agreed with his reasoning even if some members were lukewarm. Some feared the effects on the upcoming congressional elections and that it would cause European states to recognize the Confederacy to protect their sources of cotton. Secretary of State William H. Seward counseled the president to issue the proclamation from a position of strength after a military victory."
"Tony Williams is a Senior Fellow at the Bill of Rights Institute and is the author of six books including
Washington and Hamilton: The Alliance that Forged America with Stephen Knott. Williams is currently writing a book on the Declaration of Independence."
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