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Hamilton: The Revolution
The companion book to the musical, with the complete lyrics and the story behind the show.
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Alexander Hamilton (Biography by Ron Chernow)
The Ron Chernow biography that inspired Lin-Manuel Miranda to write the musical.
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This is the biography that started it all — Lin-Manuel Miranda has said reading it on vacation is what sparked the idea for Hamilton. A great pick for fans who want the full historical story behind the songs.
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A good fit for Mom, Dad, A Friend, The Theatre Lover who love Hamilton.
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