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The Great Political Fictions: Hamilton

Past Present Future

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Exploring the Historical Accuracy of 'Hamilton'

This chapter critically examines the historical authenticity of the musical 'Hamilton', touching upon the portrayal of the Schuyler sisters, Hamilton family dynamics, and relationship between Hamilton and Burr in the context of the Federalist Papers. It underscores the use of artistic license for dramatic effect and contrasts the mortality themes in the musical with the realities of war and disease in the late 18th century.

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