{"product_id":"untimely-deaths-by-assassination-paperback","title":"Untimely Deaths by Assassination - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWalter J. Whittemore  Jr.\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout time, assassination has been a tool of choice to topple governments, skew political contests, and alter battle outcomes. In many cases, assassination has changed the course of history.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn Untimely Deaths by Assassination, author Walter J. Whittemore Jr. delves into both the high-profile and barely known successful assassinations from ancient times through the twentieth century. He offers a concise background of each individual, explores the methods and plots used, and reveals the impact of the assassination on society. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhittemore provides interesting historical facts and brings to life some of the lesser known figures who were targeted. In addition, Whittemore offers an extensive bibliography for further research. Those profiled in this collection include \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - Darius of Persia III\u003cbr\u003e - Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury\u003cbr\u003e - Edward II, King of England\u003cbr\u003e - Henry IV of France\u003cbr\u003e - Leon Trotsky, Russian revolutionary leader\u003cbr\u003e - Robert F. Kennedy, US Senator\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eA one-of-a-kind compendium, Untimely Deaths by Assassination delivers an eye-opening study of the role of assassination within history. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.46 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 07, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42118298697863,"sku":"9781462038220","price":19.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/979877163ec1667d537581a40c774d70.webp?v=1732532110","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/untimely-deaths-by-assassination-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}