by John Ferling
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and the American Revolution
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Copyright © 2013 by John Ferling
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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CATALOGING-IN-PUBLICATION DATA
Ferling, John E.
Jefferson and Hamilton : the rivalry that forged a nation /
by John Ferling. — First U.S. edition.
pages cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
eISBN 978-1-60819-542-8
1. Jefferson, Thomas, 1743– 1826—Political and social views. 2. Hamilton, Alexander,
1757– 1804—Political and social views. 3. United States—History—1783– 1815.
4. United States—Politics and government—1789– 1797. 5. United States—Politics and
government—1797–1801. I. Title.
E332.2.F47 2013
973.09’9—dc23
2013000824
First U.S. Edition 2013
This electronic edition published in October 2013
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