Alexander Hamilton vs. Aaron Burr: Duel to the Death (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9781482422139)

Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr came from differing backgrounds, but rose to great stature in the years following the American Revolution. As Secretary to the Treasury, Hamilton tackled the fragile finances of the new nation. Burr became the third US vice president in 1800. Readers may wonder how two such prominent men wound up in a duel that ultimately took Hamilton's life and ended Burr's political career. This is the engrossing account of the incidents that led to that fateful morning in 1804. Background information of the era, a timeline, quotes, and historical paintings enhance readers' understanding of the post-revolutionary country.

Author: Ellis Roxburgh
ISBN-10: 1482422131
ISBN-13: 9781482422139
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/30/2014
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 9.30h x 7.30w x 0.30d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 04/01/2015 pg. 112