The Burr Conspiracy: Uncovering the Story of an Early American Crisis
(Paperback)
Available Formats
Publishing Details
The Burr Conspiracy: Uncovering the Story of an Early American Crisis
By (Author) James E. Lewis
Princeton University Press
Princeton University Press
27th August 2019
United States
Classifications
Tertiary Education
Non Fiction
National liberation and independence
History of the Americas
973.48
Physical Properties
Paperback
728
Width 156mm, Height 235mm
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
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"
Author Bio
James E. Lewis Jr. is professor of history at Kalamazoo College. His books include The Louisiana Purchase: Jeffersons Noble Bargain and John Quincy Adams: Policymaker for the Union.
