Ordeal of Ambition: Jefferson, Hamilton, Burr

The book is in good condition with a dust jacket that shows signs of wear, including minor edge tears. The binding remains intact, and the pages are clean without any inscriptions or library markings.

"Ordeal of Ambition: Jefferson, Hamilton, Burr" by Jonathan Daniels, published by Doubleday & Company, Inc. in 1970, is a significant exploration of the intertwined lives and ambitions of three pivotal figures in American history. This hardcover edition, published in Garden City, New York, offers a detailed narrative of the political and personal rivalries between Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and Aaron Burr. Jonathan Daniels, known for his insightful historical analyses, presents a compelling examination of how ambition shaped the early United States. This edition is particularly valuable for collectors and history enthusiasts interested in the dynamics of early American politics. The book is in good condition, though the dust jacket shows signs of wear with minor edge tears, characteristic of its age.