American Brutus: John Wilkes Booth and the Lincoln Conspiracies Audiobook

" I loved this book. A great exploration into Booth, his life, and his motivations for the Lincoln assassination. "

" This was a required reading for my Freshman English after returning to college after a 15 year hiatus. I was a bit ashamed I didn't know more on this topic; however, the professor and the book really opened my eyes. Both required unorthodox thinking; so much so that it sparked an interest in writing & teaching the skill. I hope to join the ranks of both accomplished men (the professor & the author). "

" This book was amazing. I was completely impressed by the author's writing style and the exhaustive amount of time and energy that went into his research. Kauffman's ability to set so many of these events in context really added color to my reading experience. I stepped away with more knowledge of the assassination plot itself and all of the major people involved (the facts), but also learned so much more about the politics and culture in the DC/MD/VA area during that time. The word "complex" doesn't even begin to describe it. I would recommend this book to anyone, and I'm sad that I have to return it to the library today. "

" Pretty good, a little slow at first with all the details. I did learn a few things, but I think you have to be a history, assassination or Lincoln aficionado to really get into it. "

" Excellent and interesting book by an expert on the subject. "

" This was very interesting and I thought a totally different take on the Lincoln saga. "

" Fascinating account of Lincoln's assassination "

" A great read. I got to know more about Booth and his motives. "

" Oh my heavens, I'm so happy to finally be done with this books. It's super-informative and gets really engaging during the manhunt, but it is DENSE with facts. "

" If you enjoy American history, this one is a good read "

" Very interesting. The assassination of Lincoln was just one part of an elaborate plot to bring down the entire government. The author is sympathetic to Booth such that the presentation is balanced. A very good read. "

" better than "Manhunt" "

" Excellent, comprehensive biography of JWB "

" Excellent look at the man behind the assassination of Lincoln. After reading this, it struck me that Booth was somewhat of a troubled soul. Interesting research and study of the conspiracy and the individuals behind the act. "

" A very detailed, very long book about the man who, apparently, single-handedly set back race relations and the modernization of the South a hundred years by his assassination of the greatest of Americans. 100 pages too long, but interesting nevertheless. "

" As _Zoolander_ taught us, ridiculously good-looking people kill. "

" It is amazing that Kauffman can create such an exhaustive work from an event that happened 150 years ago. Great research. "

" Interesting account of the conspiracy -- clearly intimating, from a scholarly record, a significant role for Mary Sarratt. "

" Excellent book. It brings the John Wilkes Booth story to life and teaches much about the era that created his courageous/desperate act. "

" Well-researched book on the assassination of our 16th president showing how the conspiracy came about, how the plot was "executed" and how the conspirators were finally brought to justice. Recommended for the Civil War buff or conspiracy theorist. "

" Best book I have read on the assassination. Learned my new things , there is a thought that Booth did not break his leg on his jump to the stage but broke it later when his horse fell on his way out of Washington after the murder. Many other details. "