In it we follow Hamilton’s involvement in the Revolutionary War and his lifelong connection with Aaron Burr (the charismatic Leslie Odom Jr.), who finally kills him in a duel.

Hudson; Revolutionary War Sites in Hudson: Hamilton-Burr Dueling Grounds in Weehawken. Published: ; Jul. 02, 2011, 5:40 p.m.

As for Hamilton’s story, Miranda covers nearly 30 years in Alexander Hamilton’s life. The plot details his role during the American Revolutionary War and in the early formation of the United ...

During the Revolutionary War, Hamilton served in a unit that was trapped behind enemy lines. Ironically, when the British invaded New York, Burr led the entire company (including Hamilton) to safety.

This Fierce People: The Untold Story of America’s Revolutionary War in the South, by Alan Pell Crawford (Alfred A. Knopf, 315 pp., $29.25). I ndependence Day is a good day to consider how our ...