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The Burr Conspiracy: Uncovering the Story of an Early American Crisis
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Burr Conspiracy: Uncovering the Story of an Early American Crisis
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) James E. Lewis
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:728 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 156 |
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| Category/Genre | National liberation, independence and post-colonialism |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780691191553
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| Classifications | Dewey:973.48 |
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| Audience | | Undergraduate | | Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly | |
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| Illustrations |
1 Maps
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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| Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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| Publication Date |
18 June 2019 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
A panoramic look at the early American republic through the lens of the Burr Conspiracy In 1805 and 1806, Aaron Burr traveled through the Trans-Appalachian West gathering support for a mysterious enterprise, for which he was arrested and tried for treason in 1807. This book explores the political and cultural forces that shaped how Americans mad
Author Biography
James E. Lewis Jr. is professor of history at Kalamazoo College. His books include The Louisiana Purchase: Jefferson's Noble Bargain? and John Quincy Adams: Policymaker for the Union.
Reviews"Finalist for the 2018 George Washington Prize" "2017 Finalist in History, ForeWord Reviews' INDIES Book of the Year Awards" "Longlisted for the 2018 Cundill History Prize, McGill University"
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