Bibliograph

Alexander Hamilton vs. Aaron Burr, duel to the death, Ellis Roxburgh

Type

Label

Alexander Hamilton vs. Aaron Burr, duel to the death, Ellis Roxburgh

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsportraits

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Alexander Hamilton vs. Aaron Burr

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

885547836

Responsibility statement

Ellis Roxburgh

Series statement

History's great rivals

Sub title

duel to the death

Summary

"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"--Provided by the publisher

Table Of Contents

At odds -- Context -- Alexander Hamilton -- Aaron Burr -- Political contacts -- Complex loyalties -- Lines are drawn -- Flashpoints -- Hostilities begin -- Election of 1800 -- Cooper's letter -- The duel -- A martyr's death -- Burr's conspiracy -- Aftermath -- Judgment

Target audience

juvenile

Classification