In this captivating episode, we sit down with historian Scott Ellsworth to discuss his latest book, Midnight on the Potomac: The Last Year of the Civil War, the Lincoln Assassination, and the Rebirth of America. Ellsworth offers a fresh perspective on the Civil War's final year, revealing new insights into John Wilkes Booth's collaboration with the Confederate Secret Service, the pivotal roles of marginalized figures, and the profound political and social transformations that shaped America's rebirth.  BUY ELLSWORTH'S BOOKS HERE   DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING OR A REVIEW! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!   SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast ADVERTISE: https://www.historyshortspodcast.com/advertise  LEARN MORE: https://www.historyshortspodcast.com/   SPONSORED BY THE COLLECTOR: www.thecollector.com  THIS WEEK'S THE COLLECTOR.COM'S ARTICLE SELECTION:  The Lost Cause Philosophy Abraham Lincoln's Assassination  

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