History and Hamilton: Is Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ron Chernow's Hamilton Accurate A Song by Song Analysis of the History Portrayed in the Broadway Show

What is the true history behind the Broadway musical Hamilton?"Hamilton" is an incredibly popular Broadway show. But is it accurate? This analysis challenges the history portrayed in Lin-Manuel Miranda's show, reviewing the Hamilton lyrics, song by song, for accuracy. If you're a lover of Hamilton and Lin-Manuel Miranda's lyrics, you'll still appreciate learning the real history behind it all. But beware: you may be surprised by how much the show gets wrong.Mr. Miranda based Hamilton off of the biography by Ron Chernow, who is listed as a historical consultant for the Broadway show. But you'll find over 120 inaccuracies in this book, from small to huge. Some of the major overarching themes of Hamilton are questioned, with links provided for verification and extra information.Whether you're a fan of Hamilton on Broadway, a detractor, or just someone interested in learning the history behind it all, you'll appreciate this book. Anyone who'd like to learn about Alexander Hamilton as a person, or in the history of the Revolution, should find it a stimulating read as well.