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Shout treason : $b the trial of Aaron Burr

By Francis F. Beirne

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A former Vice-President stands accused of betraying his country, leading to a trial filled with secrets.

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2017-12-03
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"Shout Treason: The Trial of Aaron Burr" by Francis F. Beirne is a historical story that happened in the early days of America. It's about Aaron Burr, once the Vice-President, who's accused of treason and a major crime. The book tells Burr's story, from his big dreams in politics to the stressful trial that everyone was watching. We see Burr arriving as a prisoner in Richmond, Virginia, after a trip from Alabama protected by soldiers. The story also talks about his family history and what he did in the military before he was accused of plotting against the United States. The trial turns into a huge fight in the courts and in politics, with important people like Chief Justice John Marshall and President Thomas Jefferson involved, showing a time in America full of secrets and worries about what the country would become.

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