{"product_id":"9781462038237","title":"Untimely Deaths by Assassination","description":"\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 \u003ci\u003eUntimely Deaths by Assassination\u003c\/i\u003e, 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 \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Darius of Persia III\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e  Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e  Edward II, King of England\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e  Henry IV of France\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e  Leon Trotsky, Russian revolutionary leader\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e  Robert F. Kennedy, US Senator\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA one-of-a-kind compendium, \u003ci\u003eUntimely Deaths by Assassination\u003c\/i\u003e delivers an eye-opening study of the role of assassination within history. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iUniverse, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47125765128432,"sku":"9781462038237","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781462038237_p0.jpg?v=1763675577","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781462038237","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}