A riveting historical narrative of the heart-stopping events surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln; and the first work of history from mega-bestselling author Bill O'ReillyThe iconic anchor of The O'Reilly Factor recounts one of the most dramatic stories in American history―how one gunshot changed the country forever. In the spring of 1865; the bloody saga of America's Civil War finally comes to an end after a series of increasingly harrowing battles. President Abraham Lincoln's generous terms for Robert E. Lee's surrender are devised to fulfill Lincoln's dream of healing a divided nation; with the former Confederates allowed to reintegrate into American society. But one man and his band of murderous accomplices; perhaps reaching into the highest ranks of the U.S. government; are not appeased.In the midst of the patriotic celebrations in Washington D.C.; John Wilkes Booth―charismatic ladies' man and impenitent racist―murders Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre. A furious manhunt ensues and Booth immediately becomes the country's most wanted fugitive. Lafayette C. Baker; a smart but shifty New York detective and former Union spy; unravels the string of clues leading to Booth; while federal forces track his accomplices. The thrilling chase ends in a fiery shootout and a series of court-ordered executions―including that of the first woman ever executed by the U.S. government; Mary Surratt. Featuring some of history's most remarkable figures; vivid detail; and page-turning action; Killing Lincoln is history that reads like a thriller.
#521616 in Books Picador 2001-10-01 2001-10-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 228.60 x 35.94 x 6.00l; 2.03 #File Name: 0805065873640 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Book Worth Reading!By Gilberto VillahermosaA brilliantly written examination of Jews; Arabs; and the British in Jerusalem from the pre-World War I period to the independence of Israel! Segev builds his narrative around the lives of ordinary and not-so-ordinary Jews; Arabs; and British inhabitants of the city. All are tremendously interesting and provide an important back story that helps the reader to understand the complexities involved in trying to create a two-party state in Palestine. What is clear is that the Jews relentlessly pursued a well-laid out agenda to establish the state of Israel in Palestine. The Arabs simply couldn't compete economically; politically; militarily; or informationally - even the though land was theirs. This is a book worth reading!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A valuable and balanced overviewBy BennySegev presents an even handed account; focusing on the three main players; the British Mandatory administration; the native Arab Palestinian population and the rise of Arab nationalism in opposition to the far more well connected and highly organized Jewish Zionist enterprise who; despite some considerable obstacles at times; largely benefited under the British commitment to the establishment of a Jewish "national home" in Palestine. A highly readable account which uses a good balance of well sourced official correspondence between key figures as well as ordinary citizens partaking in the formation of an inevitable conflict which the book does a lot to help you understand the nature of the unfortunate state of conflict which the British; perhaps unwittingly; played no small part in helping to lay the groundwork for.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Why we need change in IsraelBy Aviva RonThis book filled a gap in my knowledge about the time of the British Mandate; gave me the history along with the wonderful descriptions of the people involved; from both public andpersonal aspects. The book also gave me a frightening view of what has not changed and the urgency for change; in human values; in leadership and in Israel's ability to keep the upper edge among nations.
