Bloody Times: The Funeral of Abraham Lincoln and the Manhunt for Jefferson Davis Paperback – December 31, 2018

This was truly an enlightening book. One beloved character about whom we think we know so much, is made more human in death. One character who has been reviled by history is give a humanness and nobleness denied him across the ages. The evenhandedness with which James Swanson approaches these two fully American men of history is, by itself, worth the read. But he does so much more than that. He brings them both back to life and teaches us lessons in so doing.

I chose the rating for this book because of all the amazing details that make you feel like you're there the entire story. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves reading & history just like me! You will not be disappointed with this reading! Enjoy I didn't dislike this book at all it's so amazing! :)

It's a good book. Very informative if I do say so myself, but unless your a History fanatic, you could easily get lost or just simply lose interest.The book is full of information worthy of any type of report or historic article, but it's very slow at the beginning. I almost but the book down completely by chapter 3.Other than the long period of time for the book to get going, it's very good!would recommend it to a friend.

Excellent Book. Well written and based on real evidence & fact, not like some of the made up revisionist crap being written.Highly recommended!

Enjoyable, educating, history of hate and love of the people. Two men and their beliefs. Read it just because I like history

Swanson's book about the manhunt for Booth was a memorable, well-written tale. This one can't hold a candle to it. Perhaps the limitations of his subject matter are the reason for this book's rushed,repetitive and sketchy feel. Still, I found the book fairly interesting.

I teach middle school and after students thoroughly enjoyed "Chasing Lincoln's Killer," I purchased "Bloody Times" and everyone likes it, too! Both of them are wonderful, historical nonfiction and the ones who read them like them a great deal.

I have read many books on the subjects of Lincoln's assassination and the Civil War era. This piece filled in some of the gaps for me.