In The Assassin's Accomplice; historian Kate Clifford Larson tells the gripping story of Mary Surratt; a little-known participant in the plot to kill Abraham Lincoln; and the first woman ever to be executed by the federal government of the United States. Surratt; a Confederate sympathizer; ran the boarding house in Washington where the conspirators-including her rebel son; John Surratt-met to plan the assassination. When a military tribunal convicted her for her crimes and sentenced her to death; five of the nine commissioners petitioned President Andrew Johnson to show mercy on Surratt because of her sex and age. Unmoved; Johnson refused-Surratt; he said; “kept the nest that hatched the egg.†Set against the backdrop of the Civil War; The Assassin's Accomplice tells the intricate story of the Lincoln conspiracy through the eyes of its only female participant. Based on long-lost interviews; confessions; and court testimony; the text explores how Mary's actions defied nineteenth-century norms of femininity; piety; and motherhood; leaving her vulnerable to deadly punishment historically reserved for men. A riveting narrative account of sex; espionage; and murder cloaked in the enchantments of Southern womanhood; The Assassin's Accomplice offers a fresh perspective on America's most famous murder.
#360405 in Books Ralph D Sawyer 2007-11-06Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.13 x 1.50 x 6.00l; 1.59 #File Name: 0465003044592 pagesThe Seven Military Classics of Ancient China
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful. ExcellentBy Susanna HutchesonSawyer knows his subject. He is a master of Chinese warfare and culture. He even teaches you how to pronounce some common Chinese words that we in the west always mispronounce.The book is great. It covers a lot --- not just The Art of War; though that's included. It is a complete study of the Chinese strategies of war and I recommend it to those interested in this topic.6 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Well writenBy Joseph T. DavisI; for one; enjoyed this book. I am not here to critic; as a few of these other reviews appear to be. One; the book is easy to understand and follow. Meaning; the translations are well recorded. Two; I have recently been curious in Chinese history of warfare and this book was able to show me much Chinese philosophy towards warfare. I recomend it this book to any follower of military history or Chinese warfare. You get your moneys worth.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy william wilson;william wilson;william wilson;williScholarly and well translated.
