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Documents the political assassinations that have changed the course of history, looking at the victims, their assassins and their motives, the political climate, conspiracy theories, and the aftermath
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A historical survey of politically important assassinations. Starts with the murder of Amnon in 990 B.C. and continues through to the killing of Israeli Prime Minister Rabin in 1995. For each assassination, Laucella, an editor, writer, researcher, and former political and campaign staffer, provides background information on the victim and his attackers, details of the event itself, and the aftermath of the event. When appropriate, further details about conspiracies and investigations are included, as in the deaths of Kennedy and Lincoln. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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