"""At a time when the teaching of American history is largely abandoned, it is hard to imagine a more significant or rewarding book than this one, for adults and students alike... [It] moves at high speed, is tremendously exciting, and true to the core. It is a priceless observation of America at a time of horrendous challenge. Thomas Goodrich deserves high praise for his achievement."" The Washington Times ""Among the hundreds of books published about the assassination of our 16th president, this is an exceptional volume."" --Frank J. Williams, founding chair of The Lincoln Forum"