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Counterfactuals: The Duels of Alexander Hamilton

On today’s episode, we talk about the series of events that connect several duels in the life of Alexander Hamilton, and about how the history of the early American republic could have hinged on the choices of a series of prominent men who couldn’t keep their guns in their pockets.

Oct 8, 2024| 1:12:36
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