The Lincoln Assassination Riddle - Revisiting the Crime of the Nineteenth Century

There is little doubt that the assassination of Abraham Lincoln changed the course of American history in ways we are still dealing with today. The course of racial justice in the U.S. was forever altered by Booth's bullet. This book will challenge readers who are interested in getting to know everything they can about this epic and tragic event and in untangling the riddle of the Lincoln assassination.

About the author

Frank J. Williams, Founding Chair of The Lincoln Forum, is the retired chief justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court. He has written or edited more than 20 books.

Summary

Explores the persistent mysteries of Lincoln’s assassination, with contributions from leading experts who approach the crime from a variety of perspectives. Each focuses on one controversial or compelling topic. This volume will challenge and delight readers who are interested in getting to know everything they can about this epic and tragic event.

Product details

• Authors: Frank (EDT)/ Burkhimer Williams
• Assisted by: Michael Burkhimer (Editor), Frank J Williams (Editor), Frank J. Williams (Editor)
• Publisher: Kent State Univ Pr
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.05.2016
• EAN: 9781606352953
• ISBN: 978-1-60635-295-3
• Series: True Crime History; True Crime History
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; zweite Hälfte 19. Jahrhundert (1850 bis 1899 n. Chr.), Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, USA, Amerikanische Geschichte, Biografien: historisch, politisch, militärisch, TRUE CRIME / Murder / General, History - Military / War, HISTORY / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Presidents & Heads of State