Historians on Hamilton: How a Blockbuster Musical Is Restaging America's Past | 
pickI really enjoyed this collection of essays that analyze various aspects of the Hamilton phenomenon from how much "actual history" it portrays vs what it chose to leave out to how it fits into the Broadway canon to how it has impacted pop culture and education. Some elements are a little repetitive but overall it was a great collection of critical essays, especially if you (like me) just watched the proshot on disney+ this weekend.
This book of essays engaging with various aspects of Hamilton has been so interesting, I'm about halfway through and excited to finally take in the show for myself with some of these lenses in mind!
pickInteresting & thought-provoking. Several Professional (they make sure you know this) Historians provide essays on Hamilton, the play. Ranges from what was left out, representation in Broadway history & films, even the shortcomings of Chernow‘s bio of Hamilton. Some points were repeated by some essayists but overall the consensus is that the play, such as it is, is welcomed in that it can spark dialogues & interest, plus it‘s great theater!
Hope you all had/are having a wonderful holiday season— I did 😊! Finally some time to read; this is an essay collection of a variety of historians weighing in on Hamilton the man and Hamilton the musical. Not a Christmas gift but one I picked up very recently at the Museum of the American Revolution along with the bookmark (“Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages” - George Washington).
