Maps and Illustrations. Prologue. Part One: The Cauldron. Part Two: The Conspirator. Part Three: The Plan. Part Four: The Execution. Part Five: The Indictment. Part Six: The Trial. Epilogue: Villain. Author's Note. Notes. Suggestions for Further Reading. Index.
BUCKNER F. MELTON Jr. is a historian and professor of law at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. His 1998 book The First Impeachment brought him to the forefront of the Clinton impeachment debate.
"An engrossing account of the new American republic's first great treason trial... Stories of important men behaving badly usually make entertaining reading, and this is no exception." (Kirkus Reviews, September 15, 2001) "Melton...provides a scintillating blow--by--blow account of Burr's treason trial..." (Publishers Weekly, October 22, 2001) "...thoroughly enjoyed my insight into the life of Aaron Burr...an accurately written and well researched book..." (M2 Communications, 27 May 2002)
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