{"product_id":"war-of-two-alexander-hamilton-aaron-burr-and-the-duel-that-stunned-the-nation","title":"War of Two: Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, and the Duel that Stunned the Nation","description":"A provocative and penetrating investigation into the rivalry between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, whose infamous duel left the Founding Father dead and turned a sitting Vice President into a fugitive.\n\nIn the summer of 1804, two of America’s most eminent statesmen squared off, pistols raised, on a bluff along the Hudson River. Why would two such men risk not only their lives but the stability of the young country they helped forge?\n\nIn War of Two, John Sedgwick explores the long-standing conflict between Founding Father Alexander Hamilton and Vice President Aaron Burr. Matching each other’s ambition and skill as lawyers in New York, they later battled for power along political fault lines that would decide—and define—the future of the United States.\n\nA series of letters between Burr and Hamilton suggests the duel was fought over an unflattering comment made at a dinner party. But another letter, written by Hamilton the night before the event, provides critical insight into his true motivation. It was addressed to former Speaker of the House Theodore Sedgwick, a trusted friend of both men, and the author’s own ancestor.\n\nJohn Sedgwick suggests that Hamilton saw Burr not merely as a personal rival but as a threat to the nation. It was a fear that would prove justified after Hamilton’s death...\n\nINCLUDES COLOR IMAGES AND ILLUSTRATIONS\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1592408524\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1592408524.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Sedgwick, John\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41446974947386,"sku":"DBV.1592408524.G","price":4.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1592408524-0.jpg?v=1780716175","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/war-of-two-alexander-hamilton-aaron-burr-and-the-duel-that-stunned-the-nation","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}