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Though the assassination of the Great Emancipator is an extremely important and much written about topic in American history, this superbly written title featuring wonderful photos is the definitive read on the subject for the teenage audience. The author nimbly recounts the actions of that fateful night at Ford's Theatre and provides both the political context and compelling background information.

By vividly recounting the details leading up to McKinley's assassination, including a discussion of the characters involved in this crime, the author transports the reader back in time. This book does an excellent job of illustrating the political context of the era as well as detailing the impact and legacy of President McKinley in a clear and easy to read fashion.