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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Type
- Biography
- Subjects
- History & Military
- Special Attributes
- Book Club Edition, Dust Jacket
- ISBN
- 9780670063529
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0670063525
ISBN-13
9780670063529
eBay Product ID (ePID)
57083016
Product Key Features
Book Title
Fallen Founder : the Life of Aaron Burr
Number of Pages
544 Pages
Language
English
Topic
United States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800), United States / 19th Century, Political, Historical, Military
Publication Year
2007
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.7 in
Item Weight
29.3 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
6.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2006-035698
Dewey Edition
22
Grade From
Twelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal
973.4/6092 B
Synopsis
This definitive biography of the revolutionary era villain overturns every myth and image we have of him The narrative of America’s founding is filled with godlike geniuses—Franklin, Washington, Adams, Jefferson—versus the villainous Aaron Burr. Generations have been told Burr was a betrayer—of Hamilton, of his country, of those who had nobler ideas. All untrue. He did not turn on Hamilton; rather, the politically aggressive Hamilton was preoccupied with Burr and subverted Burr’s career at every turn for more than a decade through outright lies and slanderous letters. In Fallen Founder, Nancy Isenberg portrays the founders as they all really were and proves that Burr was no less a patriot and no less a principled thinker than those who debased him. He was an inspired politician who promoted decency at a moment when factionalism and ugly party politics were coalescing. He was a genuine hero of the Revolution, as much an Enlightenment figure as Jefferson, and a feminist generations ahead of his time. A brilliant orator and lawyer, he was New York’s attorney general, a senator, and vice president. Denounced as a man of extreme tastes, he in fact pursued a moderate course, and his political assassination was accomplished by rivals who feared his power and who promoted the notion of his sexual perversions. Fallen Founderis an antidote to the worshipful biographies far too prevalent in the histories of the revolutionary era. Burr’s story returns us to reality: to the cunning politicians our nation’s founders really were and to a world of political maneuvering, cutthroat politicking, and media slander that is stunningly modern., Painting Aaron Burr as a hero of the Revolutionary War, this definitive biography overturns every myth and image people have of him. 16 photos. 4 maps., This definitive biography of the revolutionary era villain overturns every myth and image we have of him The narrative of Americas founding is filled with godlike geniusesFranklin, Washington, Adams, Jeffersonversus the villainous Aaron Burr. Generations have been told Burr was a betrayerof Hamilton, of his country, of those who had nobler ideas. All untrue. He did not turn on Hamilton; rather, the politically aggressive Hamilton was preoccupied with Burr and subverted Burrs career at every turn for more than a decade through outright lies and slanderous letters. In "Fallen Founder," Nancy Isenberg portrays the founders as they all really were and proves that Burr was no less a patriot and no less a principled thinker than those who debased him. He was an inspired politician who promoted decency at a moment when factionalism and ugly party politics were coalescing. He was a genuine hero of the Revolution, as much an Enlightenment figure as Jefferson, and a feminist generations ahead of his time. A brilliant orator and lawyer, he was New Yorks attorney general, a senator, and vice president. Denounced as a man of extreme tastes, he in fact pursued a moderate course, and his political assassination was accomplished by rivals who feared his power and who promoted the notion of his sexual perversions. "Fallen Founder" is an antidote to the worshipful biographies far too prevalent in the histories of the revolutionary era. Burrs story returns us to reality: to the cunning politicians our nations founders really were and to a world of political maneuvering, cutthroat politicking, and media slander that is stunningly modern.
LC Classification Number
E302.6.B9I84 2007
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- 0***b (9487)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseFast shipping,arrived in great condition, thank you
- s***l (10833)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchasewell packed and fast shipping
- m***9 (65)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe book is in about perfect condition, considering its age i will call this perfect , seller was quick as promised and accepted my offer quickly for a great price