The Duel That Shocked a Nation: The True Story of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr

In the annals of American history, few events have captured the imagination quite like the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. On the morning of July 11, 1804, these two titans of the early republic met on the dueling grounds at Weehawken, New Jersey, to settle a bitter and long-standing feud.

A More Despicable Opinion: The Duel of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr: As Recounted in the Letters and Statements of the Principals And Their Friends

by George Farquhar

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The duel was the culmination of years of political rivalry and personal animosity between Hamilton and Burr. Hamilton, a brilliant statesman and the first Secretary of the Treasury, was a staunch Federalist who believed in a strong central government. Burr, a charismatic politician and former Vice President, was a Democratic-Republican who favored states' rights.

The conflict between the two men came to a head in 1804, when Burr ran for governor of New York against Hamilton's preferred candidate, Morgan Lewis. Hamilton, who considered Burr to be a dangerous radical, campaigned vigorously against him. In a letter to a friend, Hamilton even called Burr "a dangerous man" and said that he was "a blank page on which every man may write what he pleases."

Burr was furious at Hamilton's attacks, and he challenged him to a duel. Hamilton, who was a skilled marksman, initially declined the challenge. However, after Burr's friends threatened to publish Hamilton's letter, Hamilton agreed to meet Burr on the dueling grounds.

On the morning of the duel, Hamilton and Burr arrived at Weehawken accompanied by their seconds. The two men exchanged a few words, then turned and faced each other. At the signal, they raised their pistols and fired.

Hamilton's shot missed, but Burr's shot struck Hamilton in the abdomen. Hamilton was mortally wounded and died the next day. Burr fled the scene and was later charged with murder. However, he was acquitted after a sensational trial.

The duel between Hamilton and Burr was a tragedy that shocked the nation. It marked the end of an era in American history and the loss of one of its most brilliant minds. The duel has been the subject of countless books, articles, and films, and it continues to fascinate people today.

In this gripping account of the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, historian Ron Chernow tells the story of the two men's lives, their rivalry, and the tragic events that led to their fateful encounter. Chernow's book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, biography, or the art of storytelling.

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A More Despicable Opinion: The Duel of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr: As Recounted in the Letters and Statements of the Principals And Their Friends

by George Farquhar

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1719 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	220 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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