A True History of the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln and of the Conspiracy of 1865
Title | A True History of the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln and of the Conspiracy of 1865 PDF eBook |
Author | Louis J. Weichmann |
Publisher | |
Pages | 576 |
Release | 1975 |
Genre | History |
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Louis J. Weichmann, one of the principal witnesses at the trial of the conspirators in the assassination of President Lincoln, tells the story of the plotting that took place in the boarding house where Weichmann lived.
The Lincoln Conspiracy
Title | The Lincoln Conspiracy PDF eBook |
Author | David W. Balsiger |
Publisher | Los Angeles, Calif. : Schick Sunn Classic Books |
Pages | 360 |
Release | 1977 |
Genre | California |
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On April 14, 1965, President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated while attending a play at Ford's Theatre. Historical accounts tell us the murder was committed by a crazed actor named John Wilkes Booth, and no one else. Now, after more than a century, startling new answers are uncovered.
The First Conspiracy
Title | The First Conspiracy PDF eBook |
Author | Brad Meltzer |
Publisher | Flatiron Books |
Pages | 320 |
Release | 2019-01-08 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1250130344 |
Taking place during the most critical period of our nation’s birth, The First Conspiracy tells a remarkable and previously untold piece of American history that not only reveals George Washington’s character, but also illuminates the origins of America’s counterintelligence movement that led to the modern day CIA. In 1776, an elite group of soldiers were handpicked to serve as George Washington’s bodyguards. Washington trusted them; relied on them. But unbeknownst to Washington, some of them were part of a treasonous plan. In the months leading up to the Revolutionary War, these traitorous soldiers, along with the Governor of New York, William Tryon, and Mayor David Mathews, launched a deadly plot against the most important member of the military: George Washington himself. This is the story of the secret plot and how it was revealed. It is a story of leaders, liars, counterfeiters, and jailhouse confessors. It also shows just how hard the battle was for George Washington and how close America was to losing the Revolutionary War. In this historical page-turner, New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer teams up with American history writer and documentary television producer, Josh Mensch to unravel the shocking true story behind what has previously been a footnote in the pages of history. Drawing on extensive research, Meltzer and Mensch capture in riveting detail how George Washington not only defeated the most powerful military force in the world, but also uncovered the secret plot against him in the tumultuous days leading up to July 4, 1776. Praise for The First Conspiracy: "This is American history at its finest, a gripping story of spies, killers, counterfeiters, traitors?and a mysterious prostitute who may or may not have even existed. Anyone with an interest in American history will love this book." —Douglas Preston, #1 bestselling author of The Lost City of the Monkey God “A wonderful book about leadership?and it shows why George Washington and his moral lessons are just as vital today. What a book. You’ll love it.” —President George H.W. Bush “This is an important book: a fascinating largely unknown chapter of our hazardous beginning, a reminder of why counterintelligence matters, and a great read.” —President Bill Clinton
Assassination of Lincoln
Title | Assassination of Lincoln PDF eBook |
Author | Thomas Mealey Harris |
Publisher | |
Pages | 470 |
Release | 1892 |
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The Lincoln Murder Conspiracies
Title | The Lincoln Murder Conspiracies PDF eBook |
Author | William Hanchett |
Publisher | University of Illinois Press |
Pages | 328 |
Release | 1989-01-15 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780252013614 |
Examines the many theories that have led to speculation that Lincoln's assassination was a conspiracy.
Conspiracy in Camelot
Title | Conspiracy in Camelot PDF eBook |
Author | Jerome A. Kroth |
Publisher | Algora Publishing |
Pages | 358 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0875862470 |
This complete and up-to-date synopsis of the assassination of JFK (the actors, witnesses and investigators) weighs the different theories and looks at the drama as both a detective story and a defining moment in American mass psychology.
The Lincoln Assassination Conspiracy Trial and Its Legacy
Title | The Lincoln Assassination Conspiracy Trial and Its Legacy PDF eBook |
Author | Frederick Hatch |
Publisher | McFarland |
Pages | 437 |
Release | 2014-12-24 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 147661699X |
The eight people charged with conspiring to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln were tried by a military commission under military law. The author contends that this was illegal, since the civilian legal system was fully functioning. The many ways in which the defendants' rights were violated are described, as are the ways in which the trial testimony was either not accurate or not legally obtained. The trial is also compared with other incidents in which the U.S. military was used in police and judicial functions, with questionable results. The book is a warning against unchecked power by the executive branch of the government.