Dinner at Mr. Jefferson's: Three Men, Five Great Wines, and the Evening That Changed America

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.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 02/01/2008
ISBN: 9780470083062
Pages: 270
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.43h x 6.51w x 0.98d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 10/22/2007 pg. 44
Booklist 12/15/2007 pg. 18
Library Journal 02/01/2008 pg. 83
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2008 pg. 62