Author Whisper Stone talks to S.T. Patrick about the real Aaron Burr, one Stone argues has been much maligned in recent Burr biographies by David O. Stewart and most notably in Ron Chernow's Hamilton, the basis for the hit Broadway musical. Stone discusses Burr's rise, the great tie of 1800, Burr as VP, strife with Jefferson, strife with Hamilton, "the duel," why the Burr … [Read more...]