Andrew K. (kuligowskiandrewt) -
Alexander Hamilton. First Treasurer of the Secretary. Killed by Aaron Burr in a duel. Immortalized on the $10 bill and in a hit Broadway musical.
Aaron Burr. One of the first Vice Presidents of the United States. Shot and killed Hamilton in a duel. Charged and tried as a traitor. Vilified in history books to this day.
In âRivals Unto Death: Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burrâ, author Rick Beyer takes a brief look at the lives of the two men involved in the most famous duel in American history. It shows the similarities and differences in their lives, where they ran parallel and where they had tangential encounters. More importantly, the book shows the direct and indirect actions between the two men, and how Burr did not simply wake up one day and say âI think I'll try to shoot Hamilton.â
More importantly, it shows that one of the most lionized figures in American history also had his faults â too numerous to list in a short review â and was actually in a political crevasse when he faced Burr. Conversely, it shows that Burr had some significant accomplishments and aspirations in addition to the actions and decisions which have demonized him in history. Further, it shows how far the favor of The Father Of Our Country, George Washington, influenced even minor aspects of early American history. It would not be much of a spoiler to reveal which man grew to be a trusted advisor, and which managed to consistently p-ss him off.
âRivals Unto Death: Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burrâ is a quick read, and I would highly recommend it to those with a casual interest in American History. (Those with an in-depth thirst for knowledge on the subject will probably be disappointed in its brevity.)
RATING: 5 stars
DISCLOSURE: I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book in a random draw. No obligations were requested nor bestowed, although a reasonably prompt HONEST review was hinted at.
Aaron Burr. One of the first Vice Presidents of the United States. Shot and killed Hamilton in a duel. Charged and tried as a traitor. Vilified in history books to this day.
In âRivals Unto Death: Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burrâ, author Rick Beyer takes a brief look at the lives of the two men involved in the most famous duel in American history. It shows the similarities and differences in their lives, where they ran parallel and where they had tangential encounters. More importantly, the book shows the direct and indirect actions between the two men, and how Burr did not simply wake up one day and say âI think I'll try to shoot Hamilton.â
More importantly, it shows that one of the most lionized figures in American history also had his faults â too numerous to list in a short review â and was actually in a political crevasse when he faced Burr. Conversely, it shows that Burr had some significant accomplishments and aspirations in addition to the actions and decisions which have demonized him in history. Further, it shows how far the favor of The Father Of Our Country, George Washington, influenced even minor aspects of early American history. It would not be much of a spoiler to reveal which man grew to be a trusted advisor, and which managed to consistently p-ss him off.
âRivals Unto Death: Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burrâ is a quick read, and I would highly recommend it to those with a casual interest in American History. (Those with an in-depth thirst for knowledge on the subject will probably be disappointed in its brevity.)
RATING: 5 stars
DISCLOSURE: I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book in a random draw. No obligations were requested nor bestowed, although a reasonably prompt HONEST review was hinted at.
