The Lincoln Assassination:
One of the best ways I have found to determine if I have an interest in a subject is to read an essay or article on the topic by an expert in that field. This step usually determines how much energy I will spend in pursuing more knowledge on that subject. I have always had a certain fascination with the Lincoln assassination, and this book has fulfilled my criteria for seeking more knowledge. In this volume are nine excellent essays by 10 recognized authorities. They cover virtually all aspects of the event from the act itself to the trials of the conspirators, the funeral procession in New York City, and historical memories of Lincoln’s death. All the essays are well written and documented. Each entry has a note section at its conclusion for easy reference and supported with appropriate illustrations and photographs. Individually, they are quality presentations of the finest scholarship available today. I was most impressed with the essays on the funeral procession, Judge Advocate General Joseph Holt, Process versus Truth, and “The Rubber Room” phenomenon. This book is a welcome addition to the vast Lincoln Library. I recommend you add this one to your library. Reviewer: Joseph A. Truglio Joseph A. Truglio is president and business agent for a motion picture film technicians local union and a lifelong student of the Civil War. His memberships include the Lincoln Group of New York and New Jersey Civil War Heritage Assn. He is president of the Phil Kearny Civil War Round Table in Wayne, N.J. |
Illustrated, photographs, notes, index, 256pp., 2010, Fordham University Press,