The Lincoln Conspiracy
By Brad Meltzer & Josh Mensch
The Secret Plot to Kill America's 16th President-and Why It Failed. Flatiron Books, 2020.
Summary of The Lincoln Conspiracy book by Brad Meltzer & Josh Mensch
A detailed examination of the first, unsuccessful plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln in 1861, examining the historical background and context of the plot and recounted in the style of a political thriller.
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What do you get from this book? A thrilling account of how an 1861 plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln was narrowly averted
Abraham Lincoln had to overcome poverty, loss, and hardship before he entered politics
Lincoln’s passion and talent for public speaking propelled him into the heart of US politics
The presidential election of 1860 was one of the most divisive events in American history
A White Supremacist secret society in Baltimore planned to assassinate Lincoln in early 1861
The US’ first private detective agency was directly involved in uncovering the plot against Lincoln
Pinkerton’s undercover agents confirmed the existence of an assassination plot in Baltimore
The published itinerary for Lincoln’s journey to Washington allowed assassins to plan an ambush
Following Pinkerton’s advice, Lincoln changed his plans and travelled safely to Washington
There is debate over whether the 1861 plot represented a genuine threat to Lincoln
The assassination of Abraham Lincoln in 1861 would have significantly changed the course of American history
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Who should read The Lincoln Conspiracy book
- Lincoln enthusiasts
- those interested in the Civil War
- people who enjoy political thrillers
- anyone who wants a deeper understanding of American history
About the author of The Lincoln Conspiracy
Brad Meltzer
Brad Meltzer is the author of several bestselling thrillers, as well as the host of the television shows Brad Meltzer’s Lost History and Brad Meltzer’s Decoded. Josh Mensch is a historian and a writer and producer for television networks including Discovery, the History Channel, and National Geographic.
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