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Michael Coates is on page 260 of 818

Writing and writing and writing--to create the republic, along with James Madison & John Jay. Amazing collaborations and interplay as they invented this complex thing we call the United States.

— Feb 20, 2017 09:16AM

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Michael Coates is on page 202 of 818

Now a married man carving his niche as a well-spoken NY lawyer, Hamilton had his priorities straight. A well-stocked wine cellar and a ready-wit came ahead of a balanced checkbook.

— Feb 10, 2017 08:43AM

Michael Coates is on page 170 of 818

Slow going for my reading; not so for young Mr. Hamilton. Love the detail Chernow adds from contemporaneous letters.

— Feb 03, 2017 08:11AM

Michael Coates is on page 112 of 818

The brash young military aide makes his mark on the revolution--and makes his way into the fabric of the founders.

— Jan 22, 2017 11:01AM

Michael Coates is on page 46 of 818

Even having just heard the music of the Broadway musical, the resonance is loud.

— Jan 05, 2017 08:56AM