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The Lincoln Conspiracy

The Lincoln Conspiracy

By Josh Mensch & Brad Meltzer

The Secret Plot to Kill America's 16th President-and Why It Failed. Flatiron Books, 2020.

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A brief summary of The Lincoln Conspiracy

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.

Key insights in The Lincoln Conspiracy

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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
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Abraham Lincoln had to overcome poverty, loss, and hardship before he entered politics
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Lincoln’s passion and talent for public speaking propelled him into the heart of US politics
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The presidential election of 1860 was one of the most divisive events in American history
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A White Supremacist secret society in Baltimore planned to assassinate Lincoln in early 1861
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The US’ first private detective agency was directly involved in uncovering the plot against Lincoln
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Pinkerton’s undercover agents confirmed the existence of an assassination plot in Baltimore
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The published itinerary for Lincoln’s journey to Washington allowed assassins to plan an ambush
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Following Pinkerton’s advice, Lincoln changed his plans and travelled safely to Washington
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There is debate over whether the 1861 plot represented a genuine threat to Lincoln
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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

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 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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