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In his final years, Aaron Burr dictated a detailed biography that traces his early involvement in the American Revolution, his rise in party politics, and the controversies that culminated in his treason trial. The memoir offers a candid, first‑person perspective on the scandals and political dynamics that shaped the nation’s early history.
First publish date: 1973
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Gore Vidal
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