Burr: A Novel (Modern Library) by Vidal, Gore - 1998-02-24

Random House, Incorporated. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

New York, New York, U.S.A. : Modern Library, 1998. First Thus Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Gore Vidal's Narratives of Empire series spans the history of the United States from the Revolution to the post-World War II years. With their broad canvas and large cast of fictional and historical characters, the novels in this series present a panorama of the American political and imperial experience as interpreted by one of its most worldly, knowing, and ironic observers. BURR is a portrait of perhaps the most complex and misunderstood of the Founding Fathers. In 1804, while serving as vice president, Aaron Burr fought a duel with his political nemesis, Alexander Hamilton, and killed him. In 1807, he was arrested, tried, and acquitted of treason. In 1833, Burr is newly married, an aging statesman considered a monster by many. Burr retains much of his political influence if not the respect of all. And he is determined to tell his own story. As his amanuensis,… Read More

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Modern Library, 1998-02-23. hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

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New York: Modern Library. 1998. 1st Modern Library Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0679602852 . Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket. ; Signed by author on 2nd FEP. ; 9.4 X 6.2 X 1.2 inches; 697 pages; Signed by Author .