Definitive Sources

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I have to agree completely with Dave's list, especially his comments on American Brutus. While I do not agree with some of Mike's ideas, he has done a massive amount of research on his own as well as benefitting from having known and conversed with some of the Old Masters in the field. Make sure that you read his notes also; they add so much to the overall text. I worry that the average reader has just picked up on (and run with) his theory about Booth's broken leg, ignoring much of the well-documented history that is so much more cogent for true historians.

Coupled with the other suggestions made here, I don't think you can go wrong in developing your own thoughts on our favorite subject. Start reading now, and you should be well-versed in about 1-2 years...!