Hidden History of Kentucky Political Scandals

by John Schaaf and Robert Schrage

Book Overview

At various points in history, Kentucky's politics and government have been rocked by scandal, and each episode defined the era in which it happened. In 1826, Governor Desha pardoned his own son for murder. In a horrific crime, Governor Goebel was assassinated in 1900. James Wilkinson was branded a traitor against Kentucky and the nation. Honest Dick Tate ran away with massive amounts of money from the state treasury. In modern times, Operation BOPTROT...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1467145823
• ISBN13: 9781467145824
• Release Date: August 2020
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 9.0"