"Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr" by Richard Worth explores the intense rivalry and complex relationship between two of America's founding figures. The story unfolds against the backdrop of early American politics, highlighting Hamilton's vision for a strong federal government in contrast to Burr's more opportunistic approach. Their escalating tensions culminate in the infamous duel, where ideological differences and personal grievances lead to tragedy. Through vivid storytelling, Worth examines themes of ambition, honor, and the consequences of power, offering insights into the lives of these pivotal 18th-century characters and the formative years of the United States. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Joined By Fate Intertwined Biographies .

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 128 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2018 by Enslow Publishing .

Richard Worth has written several biographies and histories for middle graders, including Stanley and Livingstone and the Exploration of Africa in World History , The Spanish Inquisition in World History , and Voices from Colonial America: Louisiana, 1682-1803 .