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Confronting Evil: Assessing the Worst of the Worst is a 2025 non-fiction history book by Bill O'Reilly and Josh Hammer that examines historical figures and groups responsible for immense suffering and death, such as Genghis Khan, Hitler, Stalin, and the Mexican drug cartels.

The book explores the universal concept of evil and the choices individuals make in the face of it, drawing from O'Reilly's previous "Killing" and "Confronting" series.

Key Aspects of the Book
Authors: Bill O'Reilly, a #1 New York Times bestselling author, and Josh Hammer, a political theorist and producer.
Publication: Published by St. Martin's Press in September 2025.
Content: The book details the actions of historical figures and groups considered among the worst in history, including:
Genghis Khan
Roman Emperor Caligula
Henry VIII
19th-century slave traders
Joseph Stalin
Adolf Hitler
Mao Zedong
Ayatollah Khomeini
Vladimir Putin
Mexican drug cartels
Themes: The book delves into the struggle between good and evil, the consequences of inaction, and the choices people make when confronted with evil.
Series: Confronting Evil is part of O'Reilly's "Confronting" series, following the success of Confronting the Presidents.

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