War of Two

Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, and the Duel that Stunned the Nation

John Sedgwick

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Gotham Books
01 November 2016

Biography: historical, political & military; History; History of the Americas; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Political leaders & leadership

A provocative investigation into the long-standing rivalry and infamous duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr from the acclaimed author of In My Blood.

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.

In 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?

In 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.

A 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.

John 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...

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By: John Sedgwick
Imprint: Gotham Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 516g
ISBN: 9781592409693
ISBN 10: 1592409695
Pages: 480
Publication Date: 01 November 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

John Sedgwick is a journalist, novelist, memoirist, and biographer who has written or cowritten numerous books ranging from his psychological thriller, The Dark House, to his multigenerational family memoir, In My Blood. He has also written many articles for GQ, the Atlantic, Newsweek, Vanity Fair, and other magazines. He lives with his wife, the Time columnist Rana Foroohar, and her two children in Brooklyn.

Reviews for War of Two: Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, and the Duel that Stunned the Nation

Sedgwick s War of Two, like Chernow s great biography, has depths and details that the musical [ Hamilton ] cannot match. Gordon Wood, The New York Review of Books [A] lively, wide-ranging and immensely readable book. The New York Times In crisp, lively prose, the author presents evenhanded and insightful profiles of two highly intelligent, driven men with substantial flaws and very different characters. Kirkus Reviews