American emperor Aaron Burr's challenge to Jefferson's America
Traces the career of the third U.S. vice president and would-be secession leader, discussing his acrimonious relationship with Thomas Jefferson; his ambitious vision of expansion; and his historical, self-defended trial for treason.
Main Author: | Stewart, David O. |
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Format: | Books Print Book |
Language: | English |
Published: |
New York :
Simon & Schuster,
2011.
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Edition: | 1st Simon & Schuster hardcover ed. |
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Summary: |
Traces the career of the third U.S. vice president and would-be secession leader, discussing his acrimonious relationship with Thomas Jefferson; his ambitious vision of expansion; and his historical, self-defended trial for treason. |
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Physical Description: |
xx, 410 p. : ill., map ; 25 cm. |
Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: |
9781439157183 1439157189 |