Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Contents:
Aaron Burr, sir -- Burr's big brain -- All for one, one for all -- Washington, shmashington -- All free men -- Bank on it -- And the winner is? -- Honor over all -- I fought the law -- The Burr conspiracy -- The Theodosias -- Ladies and gentlemen -- Hero or villain? -- Glossary.
Summary:
Aaron Burr is likely best known as the person who killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel, but there s so much more to this Founding Father s life. For starters, most people don t know that he almost became president! He was also charged with treason. This book full of fun facts takes history buffs deep into the life of one of the most interesting Founding Fathers, presenting a unique biography that provides color to a life led at the birth of America. The book also focuses on Burr s political career and explains why he killed Hamilton in a duel in New Jersey, forever changing American history.
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