Download or read book The Treason Trial of Aaron Burr written by R. Kent Newmyer and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2012-09-24 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Burr treason trial, one of the greatest criminal trials in American history, was significant for several reasons. The legal proceedings lasted seven months and featured some of the nation's best lawyers. It also pitted President Thomas Jefferson (who declared Burr guilty without the benefit of a trial and who masterminded the prosecution), Chief Justice John Marshall (who sat as a trial judge in the federal circuit court in Richmond) and former Vice President Aaron Burr (who was accused of planning to separate the western states from the Union) against each other. At issue, in addition to the life of Aaron Burr, were the rights of criminal defendants, the constitutional definition of treason and the meaning of separation of powers in the Constitution. Capturing the sheer drama of the long trial, Kent Newmyer's book sheds new light on the chaotic process by which lawyers, judges and politicians fashioned law for the new nation.

Download or read book The Treason Trials of Aaron Burr written by Peter Charles Hoffer and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Aaron Burr was an enigma even in his own day. Founding Father and vice president, he engaged in a duel with Alexander Hamilton, resulting in a murder indictment that effectively ended his legal career. And when he turned his attention to entrepreneurial activities on the frontier he was suspected of empire building - and worse." "In the first book dedicated to this important case, Peter Charles Hoffer unveils a cast of characters ensnared by politics and law at the highest levels of government, including President Thomas Jefferson - one of Burr's bitterest enemies - and Chief Justice John Marshall, no fan of either Burr or Jefferson. Hoffer recounts how Jefferson's prosecutors argued that the mere act of discussing an "overt Act of War" - the constitution's definition of treason - was tantamount to committing the act. Marshall, however, ruled that without the overt act, no treasonable action had occurred and neither discussion nor conspiracy could be prosecuted. Subsequent attempts to convict Burr on violations of the Neutrality Act failed as well."--BOOK JACKET.

Download or read book Reports of the Trials of Colonel Aaron Burr written by Aaron Burr and published by . This book was released on 1808 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The Aaron Burr Treason Trial written by Eileen Lucas and published by Enslow Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the treason trial of Aaron Burr, who had served as vice-president under Jefferson and stood accused of trying to start a war between the United States and Spain for his own enrichment.

Download or read book Aaron Burr written by Buckner F. Melton and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2001-11-09 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To shed new light on the conspiracy itself and on what led Burr to orchestrate it, Professor Melton traces Burr's career - from his early days as a New York attorney to his cunning political maneuverings, from his decades-long feud with chief rival Alexander Hamilton to his complex relationships with the other Founding Fathers, especially with Thomas Jefferson and his coconspirator, General James Wilkinson, Commander of the United States forces in the West.

Download or read book The Trial of Aaron Burr for High Treason in the Circuit Court of the United States for the District of Virginia Summer Term 1807 written by Aaron Burr and published by . This book was released on 1864 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Trial of Aaron Burr for Treason Printed from the Report Taken in Short Hand by David Robertson written by David Robertson and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-03-19 with total page 702 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.

Download or read book The Treason Trial of Aaron Burr written by R. Kent Newmyer and published by . This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Burr trial pitted Marshall, Jefferson and Burr in a dramatic three-way contest that left a permanent mark on the new nation.

Download or read book Shout Treason The Trial of Aaron Burr written by Francis F. Beirne and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-03 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Francis F. Beirne's 'Shout Treason: The Trial of Aaron Burr', the author delves into the fascinating trial of the notorious historical figure, Aaron Burr, who was accused of treason. Beirne's meticulous research and engaging narrative style bring to life the legal proceedings and political machinations of this high-profile case. The book is a gripping account of a pivotal moment in American history, shedding light on the complexities of power, ambition, and betrayal. Beirne's attention to detail and in-depth analysis make this book a must-read for history enthusiasts and legal scholars alike. 'Shout Treason' is a masterful blend of historical documentation and compelling storytelling, making it a valuable addition to the literature on the early days of the United States.

Download or read book Trial of Aaron Burr for Treason Printed from the Report Taken in Short Hand written by David Robertson and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-03-19 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.

Download or read book The Trial of Aaron Burr for High Treason in the Circuit Court of the United States for the District of Virginia Summer Term 1807 written by Joseph Jackson Coombs and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The Trial of Col Aaron Burr on an Indictment for Treason Before the Circuit Court of the United States Held in Richmond Virginia May Term 1807 written by Aaron Burr and published by . This book was released on 1807 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Reports of the Trials of Colonel Aaron Burr late Vice President of the United States for Treason and for a Misdemeanor written by David Robertson and published by . This book was released on 1808 with total page 626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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