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Summary:

Did Hamilton really fire his shot in the air? Did Burr really intend to kill his long-time rival? Why did these two statesmen end up targeting each other on a bluff overlooking the Hudson River in 1804? Long a touchstone of American history, the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr has taken on mythic proportions. Reveals facts from the fictions surrounding their fateful encounter. Features a wide-ranging, round-table discussion of experts debating the many facets of the deadly exchange.

Contributors:

Dreyfuss, Richard

Falcon, Lynn

Intaglinta, Chris

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

This edition in English.

Subjects:

Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836

Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

Burr-Hamilton Duel, Weehawken, N.J., 1804

Historical television programs

Nonfiction television programs

United States — Politics and government — 1783-1809

Burr-Hamilton Duel (Weehawken, New Jersey : 1804)

1783-1809

Politics and government

United States

Genres:

Nonfiction films

Online media

Internet videos

General Notes:

Streaming media.
Restricted to the University of North Texas System.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 video file (68 min.))

Digital Characteristics:

video file

Call Numbers:

Online Video

OCLC Numbers:

741257429

Other Control Numbers:

1793002 (source: VaAlASP)
[Unknown Type]: ASP1756255/avon