Interview in Weehawken the Burr-Hamilton Duel as Told in the Original Documents

The Broadway sensation Hamilton has sparked renewed interest in the historical figures of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. This closely annotated thread of documents provides a riveting account of the lead-up to and aftermath of their disastrous duel. From the summer of 1804, we have the fiery cor...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Wallace, Williard M. (-), Cooke, Jean G., Syrett, Harold Coffin, 1913-1984
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Middletown, Connecticut : Wesleyan University Press [2018]
Edición:1st Wesleyan pbk ed
Colección:EBSCO Academic eBook Collection Complete.
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
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Sumario:The Broadway sensation Hamilton has sparked renewed interest in the historical figures of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. This closely annotated thread of documents provides a riveting account of the lead-up to and aftermath of their disastrous duel. From the summer of 1804, we have the fiery correspondence between Hamilton and Burr, notes and accounts from their seconds-in-command, and other documents that provide an immediate sense of the personalities and times. The introduction and conclusion provide a concise and informative perspective on the parallel lives of Hamilton and Burr and of the duels lasting impacts on American history. This is the perfect summary of the events that inspired the hit musicala great resource for teachers and students and the perfect gift for history buffs.
Notas:"Originally published by Weseleyan University Press, 1960"--Title page verso.
Descripción Física:178 p. : il. col
Formato:Forma de acceso: World Wide Web.
Bibliografía:Incluye referencias bibliográficas.
ISBN:9780819578280