Author Eileen Lucas describes the 1807 trial of Aaron Burr, the former vice president of the United States, who was accused of trying to start a war between the United States and Mexico. Lucas outlines the colorful characters involved, the legal intricacies of the case, and political atmosphere of the time that allowed such a controversial case to be tried.
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Author Eileen Lucas describes the 1807 trial of Aaron Burr, the former vice president of the United States, who was accused of trying to start a war between the United States and Mexico. Lucas outlines the colorful characters involved, the legal intricacies of the case, and political atmosphere of the time that allowed such a controversial case to be tried.
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