Andrew Burstein and Nancy Isenberg are Charles P. Manship Professor of History and professor of history, respectively, at Louisiana State University. Burstein is the author of six other books on early America, including The Passions of Andrew Jackson and Jefferson's Secrets. Isenberg is the author of two prizewinning books, Fallen Founder- The Life of Aaron Burr and Sex and Citizenship in Antebellum America.
“An important, thoughtful, and gracefully written political
history.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“[A] monumental dual biography . . . a distinguished work,
combining deep research, a pleasing narrative style and an
abundance of fresh insights, a rare combination.”—The Dallas
Morning News
“A superb book that greatly deepens our understanding of these
founders.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Enough colorful characters for a miniseries, loaded with
backstabbing (and frontstabbing too).”—Newsday
“A richly detailed account . . . that humanizes its
subjects.”—Tulsa World
“A remarkably lucid account . . . With stunning style and clarity,
[Burstein and Isenberg have] meticulously reexamined this political
relationship.”—Library Journal
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