Thanks, Reily, I got that confused about John Marshall. The rest of my post I rate “Mostly True.” LOL
For an interesting and fun read about Burr, nothing is better than reading Gore Vidal’s “Burr.” I can’t believe I would ever like anything this flaming liberal did, but “Burr” was recommended to me by another staunch conservative. I am so glad I read it, if for no other reason than the historical period is portrayed so wonderfully by Vidal. He uses a huge amount of actual letters and documents from the period. 90% of the book is historically accurate - the remaining 10% Vidal makes up anyway he wants to weave a twisted tale.
I was shocked too about how much I liked that book!
I also liked his Lincoln. If I remember this right Vidal had a personal family connection to Lincoln. I also liked his Julian. (Historical novel on a fascinating take on a Late Roman Emperor!) I enjoy books on the late Empire/Classical period and I found that one quite good!
Did not like 1876 or Empire. They seemed to reflect too much of the author’s repulsive personality.