Encyclopedia of Assassinations: Revised Edition

by Carl Sifakis

Book Overview

This A to Z reference explores the stories surrounding more than 400 assassinations and other attempts at politically motivated violence. Giving readers a privileged glimpse of some of history's most turbulent moments, the book's narrative entries detail well-known attacks, attempts, and plots against political figures. Entries on recent assassinations are included, as well as new infomation on historical cases, such as the 1327 murder of Edward II,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0816043329
• ISBN13: 9780816043323
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Facts on File
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.7" x 11.3"

Customer Reviews

WORLD HISTORY LESSON

One of the joys of reading a book like this is discovering all the history you didn't know, or didn't know much about. Political evolution goes hand in hand with murder, so a book like this gives a good lesson on world affairs. Pick any flash point on the globe and it is sure to have its share of assassinations. This volume is written in a matter of fact style and can be a bit dry at times. And the author devotes a lot more attention to some entries than others, so some readers will likely be dissapointed. But most will enjoy it and all will learn from it.