Assassination of Lincoln: a History of the Great Conspiracy by T. M. Harris
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"Assassination of Lincoln: A History of the Great Conspiracy" by T. M. Harris is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the conspiracy surrounding the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, detailing the trials of the conspirators and the broader implications of their actions in relation to the Civil War. The narrative aims to unearth the complexities of the plot and examine the individuals involved, shedding light
on the political tensions of the era. The opening of the work provides essential context for understanding the gravity of Lincoln's assassination, addressing both the conspiracy itself and the military trial of its perpetrators. Harris explains the original intentions behind the assassination attempts on key political figures, illustrating the backdrop of a nation in turmoil over the issue of slavery and rebellion. He sets the stage for a detailed recounting of the events leading up to Lincoln's murder, the conspiracy's orchestration, and the repercussions felt across the United States in the aftermath. The text emphasizes the significant political and social aftermath of the assassination, offering readers both a historical recount and an analysis of its broader implications on American society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Harris, T. M. (Thomas Mealey), 1817-1906 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 53051313 |
| Title |
Assassination of Lincoln: a History of the Great Conspiracy Trial of the Conspirators by a Military Commission, and a Review of the Trial of John H. Surratt |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Greg Bergquist, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Assassination |
| Subject | Surratt, John H. (John Harrison), 1844-1916 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42855 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-42855-0 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 685 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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