Was Alexander Hamilton Actually Raised Jewish?

By Tobias Carroll Despite the duel that ended his life prematurely, Alexander Hamilton’s legacy on the United States is considerable. Throw in an acclaimed and widely read biography — which, in turn, inspired a musical that became a cultural phenomenon — and you might think that history buffs in 2021 know all that needs to be known about Hamilton. But it turns out that that impression might be a bit premature. Cue Andrew Porwancher, who teaches history at the University of Oklahoma. His new book, due out this week, is called The Jewish World of Alexander Hamilton. And, as you might surmise fro…

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