SUMMARY

KILLING LINCOLN

BASED ON THE BOOK BY BILL O'REILLY AND MARTIN DUGARD

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES

CONTENT

The War Comes to a Close

The Plot Against Lincoln

The War’s Final Days

The Path of the Assassin

The Assassination

Lincoln's Last Hours

The Manhunt

The Trial and the Aftermath

The Impact of Lincoln’s Death

General Analysis of the Book

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

“Killing Lincoln” by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard is a historical thriller that recounts the events surrounding the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. The book details the final days of the Civil War, focusing on the desperation of the Confederacy and the plot orchestrated by John Wilkes Booth to kill Lincoln. It explores Booth’s motivations, the conspiracy, and the chaos that ensued after the assassination. Through vivid storytelling, the authors provide a gripping narrative of betrayal, political tension, and national upheaval, offering readers an in-depth look at one of the most pivotal moments in American history.