Dinner at Mr Jefferson s

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Dinner at Mr Jefferson s

Author	: Charles A. Cerami
File Size	: 41,6 Mb
Publisher	: Turner Publishing Company
Language	: English
Release Date	: 18 May 2011
ISBN	: 9781118130919
Pages	: 240 pages

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Dinner at Mr Jefferson s by Charles A. Cerami Book PDF Summary

The Constitution was two years old and the United States was in serious danger. Bitter political rivalry between former allies and two surging issues that inflamed the nation led to grim talk of breaking up the union. Then a single great evening achieved compromises that led to America's great expansion. This book celebrates Thomas Jefferson and his two guests, Alexander Hamilton and James Madison, and the meal that saved the republic. In Dinner at Mr. Jefferson's, you'll discover the little-known story behind this pivotal evening in American history, complete with wine lists, recipes, and more.

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