Aaron Burr In Exile

Author : Jane Merrill,John Endicott
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2016-02-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781476621302

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Aaron Burr in Exile by Jane Merrill,John Endicott Pdf

Aaron Burr--Revolutionary War hero, third vice president of the United States and a controversial figure of the early republic--was tried and acquitted of treason charges in 1807, and thereafter departed for self-imposed exile in Europe, his political career in ruins. Adrift in Paris for 15 months, he led a marginal existence on the run from creditors and the courts, getting by on handouts. While other Americans in Paris enjoyed official status that insulated them from life in the capital, Burr dreamed up fruitless schemes and pawned his possessions, yet remained in high spirits, enjoying Parisian theater and cafes. He shopped, flirted, paid for sex and associated with friends old and new while gathering the resolve to return to America. Burr's Paris journal is a rare item, with only 250 unexpurgated copies printed in 1903. In it he relates his fascinating stories and describes Parisian life at the height of Napoleon's power. Drawing on Burr's journal and other sources, this book provides a self-portrait of the down-and-out Founding Father abroad.

Author : Jane Merrill,John Endicott
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-01-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9780786494910

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Aaron Burr in Exile by Jane Merrill,John Endicott Pdf

Aaron Burr--Revolutionary War hero, third vice president of the United States and a controversial figure of the early republic--was tried and acquitted of treason charges in 1807, and thereafter departed for self-imposed exile in Europe, his political career in ruins. Adrift in Paris for 15 months, he led a marginal existence on the run from creditors and the courts, getting by on handouts. While other Americans in Paris enjoyed official status that insulated them from life in the capital, Burr dreamed up fruitless schemes and pawned his possessions, yet remained in high spirits, enjoying Parisian theater and cafes. He shopped, flirted, paid for sex and associated with friends old and new while gathering the resolve to return to America. Burr's Paris journal is a rare item, with only 250 unexpurgated copies printed in 1903. In it he relates his fascinating stories and describes Parisian life at the height of Napoleon's power. Drawing on Burr's journal and other sources, this book provides a self-portrait of the down-and-out Founding Father abroad.

Author : Milton Lomask
Publisher : Farrar Straus Giroux
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836
ISBN : IND:30000006458610

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Aaron Burr, the Conspiracy and Years of Exile, 1805-1836 by Milton Lomask Pdf

A biography of Burr's later years argues that the conspiracy charges brought against him were instigated by the Spanish minister to the United States.

Author : Captivating History
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1985080834

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Aaron Burr by Captivating History Pdf

Explore the Captivating Life of Aaron Burr and His Duel with Alexander Hamilton Based on his early achievements, Aaron Burr Jr. should have become an obscure but respected figure in American history. An officer in the Continental Army, a high flying lawyer, and an influential politician, his career peak was becoming the third vice president in US history. But after all these achievements, Burr's name is now associated with corruption and cruelty. He killed a man in an illegal duel while in office, and interest in that man, Alexander Hamilton, has revived Burr's reputation as one of history's villains. It was a reputation earned not just through the duel, in which he killed one of the brightest lights in the political firmament, but through a treasonous conspiracy after leaving the vice presidency. Who was Aaron Burr? What drove him to such achievements and such failures? And how did a respected politician become a publicly reviled villain? Pick up this book now to find out. This Book Covers Aaron Burr as A Young Man A Revolutionary A Politician A Vice President A Duellist A Conspirator And an Exile Get the book now and learn more about Aaron Burr

Author : Charles Burr Todd
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1019874082

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Life of Colonel Aaron Burr by Charles Burr Todd Pdf

This comprehensive biography of Colonel Aaron Burr offers a detailed examination of the life and career of one of America's most controversial figures. From his early days as a student at Princeton to his fateful duel with Alexander Hamilton and his subsequent exile to Europe, Burr's complex story is recounted in vivid detail, shedding light on the political and social landscape of early America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : H. W. Brands
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-05-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780307743282

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The Heartbreak of Aaron Burr by H. W. Brands Pdf

From the two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, bestselling historian, and author of Our First Civil War—a fascinating portrait of one of the most compelling politicians in American history—a Revolutionary War hero, vice president of the United States, and the man who killed Alexander Hamilton. But as H. W. Brands demonstrates in this biography, Burr was a man before his time—a proponent of equality between the sexes well over a century before women were able to vote in the US. Through Burr's extensive, witty correspondence with his daughter Theodosia, Brands traces the arc of a scandalous political career and the early years of American politics. The Heartbreak of Aaron Burr not only dramatizes through their words his eventful life, it also tells a touching story of a father's love for his exceptional daughter, which endured through public shame, bankruptcy, and exile, and outlasted even Theodosia's tragic disappearance at sea.

Author : H. W. Brands
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780307743268

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The Heartbreak of Aaron Burr by H. W. Brands Pdf

From the two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, bestselling historian, and author of Our First Civil War—a fascinating portrait of one of the most compelling politicians in American history—a Revolutionary War hero, vice president of the United States, and the man who killed Alexander Hamilton. But as H. W. Brands demonstrates in this biography, Burr was a man before his time—a proponent of equality between the sexes well over a century before women were able to vote in the US. Through Burr's extensive, witty correspondence with his daughter Theodosia, Brands traces the arc of a scandalous political career and the early years of American politics. The Heartbreak of Aaron Burr not only dramatizes through their words his eventful life, it also tells a touching story of a father's love for his exceptional daughter, which endured through public shame, bankruptcy, and exile, and outlasted even Theodosia's tragic disappearance at sea.

Author : John Sedgwick
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780698193901

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War of Two by John Sedgwick Pdf

A provocative and penetrating investigation into the rivalry between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, whose infamous duel left the Founding Father dead and turned a sitting Vice President into a fugitive. In the summer of 1804, two of America’s most eminent statesmen squared off, pistols raised, on a bluff along the Hudson River. Why would two such men risk not only their lives but the stability of the young country they helped forge? In War of Two, John Sedgwick explores the long-standing conflict between Founding Father Alexander Hamilton and Vice President Aaron Burr. Matching each other’s ambition and skill as lawyers in New York, they later battled for power along political fault lines that would decide—and define—the future of the United States. A series of letters between Burr and Hamilton suggests the duel was fought over an unflattering comment made at a dinner party. But another letter, written by Hamilton the night before the event, provides critical insight into his true motivation. It was addressed to former Speaker of the House Theodore Sedgwick, a trusted friend of both men, and the author’s own ancestor. John Sedgwick suggests that Hamilton saw Burr not merely as a personal rival but as a threat to the nation. It was a fear that would prove justified after Hamilton’s death... INCLUDES COLOR IMAGES AND ILLUSTRATIONS

Author : Noel B Gerson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1800550952

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The Great American Rascal by Noel B Gerson Pdf

On July 11th, 1804, Aaron Burr faced and killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel. These two men have received new interest following the success of Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit musical, Hamilton, but who was the real Aaron Burr? Noel B. Gerson uncovers the rise of a man who lost his father at the age of one, entered Princeton as a sophomore at thirteen, took part in Colonel Benedict Arnold's expedition to Quebec, became a national hero for saving an entire brigade from capture during the New York Campaign, and after the war rose to become a leading figure in New York politics, becoming vice-president in 1800 before the infamous duel occurred four years later. Yet, the story of Aaron Burr does not end there. Gerson goes on to expose the rest of his long and turbulent life, providing insight into the western conspiracy, the trial for treason, and his struggle to return to America after four years of self-imposed exile in Europe. This book is an engrossing biography of one of the most notorious figures in the history of the United States. It is an ideal read for those who wish to find out more about a person who could have been one of the greatest of Americans, in an age of giants, but whose personal flaws ultimately led to his demise. "Very interesting reading... it runs with the speed of a novel and the vividness of phrase of an acute commentator... Meant to be read... and boy, is it readable!" - Bestsellers "The extraordinary vitality and charm of Burr come through in this swift-moving and wholly admirable book." - Christian Science Monitor "Moves faster than most historical novels because Burr was quicker and more unbelievable than most fictional heroes... an enjoyable, lively account of a fascinating figure." - Mankind Magazine "An absorbing biography of the Revolutionary war hero... the author portrays Burr as a brilliant man with an overwhelming ego and charm to match - a con man, forger, sharpshooting bully mistrusted by Washington and Jefferson, yet able to rise to high office in a career that occasionally suggests some modern parallels." - Publishers Weekly

Author : Davis Matthew L
Publisher : Double 9 Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2023-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9358715634

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Memoirs Of Aaron Burr Vol. 2 by Davis Matthew L Pdf

Matthew L. Davis, Aaron Burr's companion and legal counsel, wrote a history book titled The Memoirs of Aaron Burr, Vol. 2. The second edition of Burr's memoirs, which covers the last stages of his life, including his treason trial and subsequent exile to Europe, is available now. The book offers a first-person narrative of Burr's life as well as the social and political developments of his day. It also sheds light on Burr's friendship with Davis, who stood with him throughout his life as a devoted friend and supporter. Along with telling Burr's own biography, the book also provides insight into the political and social context of the country in the early 19th century, including the disputed 1800 presidential election and the emergence of political parties.

Author : Penelope Rowlands
Publisher : Algonquin Books
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-08
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781616200367

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Paris Was Ours by Penelope Rowlands Pdf

Thirty-two writers share their observations and revelations about the world's most seductive city. "Whether you have lived in Paris or not, this captivating collection will transport you there." —National Geographic Traveler Paris is “the world capital of memory and desire,” concludes one of the writers in this intimate and insightful collection of memoirs of the city. Living in Paris changed these writers forever. In thirty-two personal essays—more than half of which are here published for the first time—the writers describe how they were seduced by Paris and then began to see things differently. They came to write, to cook, to find love, to study, to raise children, to escape, or to live the way it’s done in French movies; they came from the United States, Canada, and England; from Iran, Iraq, and Cuba; and—a few—from other parts of France. And they stayed, not as tourists, but for a long time; some are still living there. They were outsiders who became insiders, who here share their observations and revelations. Some are well-known writers: Diane Johnson, David Sedaris, Judith Thurman, Joe Queenan, and Edmund White. Others may be lesser known but are no less passionate on the subject. Together, their reflections add up to an unusually perceptive and multifaceted portrait of a city that is entrancing, at times exasperating, but always fascinating. They remind us that Paris belongs to everyone it has touched, and to each in a different way.

Author : Susan Holloway Scott
Publisher : Kensington Books
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781496719195

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The Secret Wife of Aaron Burr by Susan Holloway Scott Pdf

Inspired by a woman and events forgotten by history, bestselling author Susan Holloway Scott weaves together carefully researched fact and fiction to tell the story of Mary Emmons, and the place she held in the life—and the heart—of the notorious Aaron Burr. He was a hero of the Revolution, a brilliant politician, lawyer, and very nearly president; a skillful survivor in a raw new country filled with constantly shifting loyalties. Today Aaron Burr is remembered more for the fatal duel that killed rival Alexander Hamilton. But long before that single shot destroyed Burr’s political career, there were other dark whispers about him: that he was untrustworthy, a libertine, a man unafraid of claiming whatever he believed should be his. Sold into slavery as a child in India, Mary Emmons was brought to an America torn by war. Toughened by the experiences of her young life, Mary is intelligent, resourceful, and strong. She quickly gains the trust of her new mistress, Theodosia Prevost, and becomes indispensable in a complicated household filled with intrigue—especially when the now-widowed Theodosia marries Colonel Aaron Burr. As Theodosia sickens with the fatal disease that will finally kill her, Mary and Burr are drawn together into a private world of power and passion, and a secret, tangled union that would have shocked the nation . . . Praise for I, Eliza Hamilton “Scott’s devotion to research is evident . . . a rewarding take on a fascinating historical couple.” —Library Journal “Readers will be captivated.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Packed with political and historical as well as domestic details.” —Booklist

Author : Lea Campos Boralevi
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783110869835

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Bentham and the Oppressed by Lea Campos Boralevi Pdf

Author : Barbara de Boinville
Publisher : New Acdemia+ORM
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2023-04-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9798987589328

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At the Center of the Circle: Harriet de Boinville (1773–1847) by Barbara de Boinville Pdf

This biography of “a vital player in Revolutionary circles . . . offers us an important role model . . . a fearless woman almost lost to the fog of history” (Charlotte Gordon, Ph.D., author of Romantic Outlaws, winner of the National Book Critics Circle award for biography). This first-ever biography of Harriet de Boinville explores her close relationships with Mary Shelley, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and other leading writers of the Romantic era, but also tells the gripping story of Harriet's early years as the wife of an aristocratic military officer during the French-English Wars, when she experienced a naval attack in the Caribbean, a shipwreck off the coast of France, and detention as a suspected spy in Dunkirk. Combining literary history and gender study with the engaging story of a courageous and caring woman, this ground-breaking book has generated extraordinary praise from renowned authors and experts. “. . . fascinating history, but it's also an adventure tale and a romance . . .” —Cory Flintoff, NPR former foreign correspondent. “. . . Harriet de Boinville most engages with her vibrant and resilient self. Her generous personality shines through the letters quoted in this fascinating biography . . .” —Janet Todd, Ph.D., author of Death and the Maidens, and former president of Cambridge University's Cavendish College. “Fascinating . . . Lives like Harriet de Boinville's fill out the story of those formative times as nothing else can . . .” —Fiona Sampson, Ph.D., author of Two-Way Mirror, a Washington Post Book of the Year. “. . . meticulously researched and fluidly written . . . At the Center of the Circle tells the compelling story of a remarkably influential woman . . .” —Kristin Samuelian, Ph.D., Associate Professor at George Mason University and author of Royal Romances.

Author : Nancy Isenberg
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2007-05-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781101202364

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Fallen Founder by Nancy Isenberg Pdf

From the author of White Trash and The Problem of Democracy, a controversial challenge to the views of the Founding Fathers offered by Ron Chernow and David McCullough Lin-Manuel Miranda's play "Hamilton" has reignited interest in the founding fathers; and it features Aaron Burr among its vibrant cast of characters. With Fallen Founder, Nancy Isenberg plumbs rare and obscure sources to shed new light on everyone's favorite founding villain. The Aaron Burr whom we meet through Isenberg's eye-opening biography is a feminist, an Enlightenment figure on par with Jefferson, a patriot, and—most importantly—a man with powerful enemies in an age of vitriolic political fighting. Revealing the gritty reality of eighteenth-century America, Fallen Founder is the authoritative restoration of a figure who ran afoul of history and a much-needed antidote to the hagiography of the revolutionary era.