67 pages • 2 hours read
Bill O'Reilly, Martin DugardKilling Lincoln
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard is a nonfiction historical narrative that details the harrowing events leading up to and following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The book chronicles the final days of the Civil War, John Wilkes Booth's evolving plot against Lincoln, the execution of the assassination at Ford's Theatre, and Booth's subsequent flight and capture. The narrative also explores the impact of Lincoln's death on America and the eventual fates of Booth and his co-conspirators. The book contains descriptions of violence and wartime realities.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard offers a compelling narrative of President Lincoln's assassination. Its accessible and vivid storytelling has been praised for engaging readers. However, historians note inaccuracies and lack of scholarly rigor. The book succeeds in captivating a broad audience but may disappoint those seeking detailed historical analysis.
Who Should Read Killing Lincoln?
A reader who enjoys Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard likely has a keen interest in historical events, particularly the American Civil War and presidential history. Fans of gripping, narrative-driven histories akin to Doris Kearns Goodwin's Team of Rivals or David McCullough's 1776 would find this book compelling.
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