John Wilkes Booth

ebook American Civil War

By Hourly History

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By the age of 26, John Wilkes Booth had achieved success on the stage. He had rugged good looks and the fame he craved. Yet that wasn't enough for the fanatical actor. On April 14, 1865, just a few days following the end of the American Civil War, Booth stepped into the presidential box at Ford's Theatre in Washington and shot Abraham Lincoln. He subsequently managed an incredible escape until he himself was killed.

Discover a plethora of topics such as

  • Early Signs of Trouble
  • Finding Fame as an Actor
  • The Plot to Kidnap the President
  • A Modern-Day Caesar
  • The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
  • Legacy of an Assassin
  • And much more!
  • Discover the life of John Wilkes Booth, the actor-turned-assassin whose deadly act changed American history. From his theatrical career to the plot against President Lincoln, his story is one of fame, fanaticism, and infamy. Perfect for history enthusiasts and true crime readers.

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    John Wilkes Booth