Famous Assassinations in History

by Francis Johnson

HE thirty-one assassinations, famous in history, which are narrated in this volume, have never before had their stories told in a collected form in any language. The accounts of them were scattered through the historical works of all nations, and through many volumes of private memoirs, which had to be scanned for proper and trustworthy material. It is hoped that their presentation in this form will make an interesting volume, not only for the student of history, but also for the general reader, on account of the historical and psychological interest which attaches to them...

338 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 19, 1903

Reviews

[Patrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Covers assassinations in history from Philip of Macedon to Alexander I of Serbia, mostly focusing on the motives and intrigues. The author left out the assassination of president Garfield because Guiteau being a total crank.

[B. Barron · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mr. Johnson is not a detached and unbiased historian. His opinions, biases, and prejudices ooze through. Still its a fun trip, just be prepared for some language and opinions that are not politically correct.