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Johnson, Francis
1837
1908
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Famous Assassinations of History from Philip of Macedon, 336 B. C., to Alexander of Servia, A. D. 1903
Assassination of Philip of Macedon (336 B.C.) -- Assassination of Tiberius Gracchus (133 B.C.) -- Assassination of Julius Cæsar (44 B.C.) -- Assassinations of Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, Nero (A.D. 37-68) -- Assassination of Hypatia (A.D. 415) -- Assassination of Thomas À Becket (December 29, 1170) -- Assassination of Gessler (A.D. 1307) -- Assassination of Iñez de Castro (A.D. 1355){viii} -- Assassinations of Rizzio and Darnley (March 9, 1566; February 9, 1567) -- Assassination of William of Orange (July 10, 1584) -- Assassinations by Ivan the Terrible (1560-1584) -- Assassination of Henry the Fourth of France (May 14, 1610) -- Assassination of Wallenstein (February 24, 1634) -- Assassination of the brothers John and Cornelius De Witt (August 20, 1672) -- Assassination of Alexis, Son of Peter the Great (June 26, 1718) -- Assassination of Peter the Third of Russia (July 17, 1762) -- Assassination of Gustavus the Third of Sweden (March 17, 1792){ix} -- Assassination of Jean Paul Marat (July 13, 1793) -- Assassination of Paul the First of Russia (March 24, 1801) -- Assassination of August von Kotzebue (March 23, 1819) -- Assassination of the Duc de Berry (February 13, 1820) -- Assassination of Abraham Lincoln (April 14, 1865) -- Assassination of Alexander the Second of Russia (March 13, 1881) -- Assassination of William McKinley, President of the United States (September 6, 1901) -- Assassinations of Alexander I. and Draga, King and Queen of Servia (June 10-11, 1903).
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"Famous Assassinations of History from Philip of Macedon, 336 B.C., to Alexander of Servia, A.D. 1903" by Francis Johnson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles a selection of notable political assassinations throughout history, spanning nearly 2,500 years, beginning with the assassination of Philip of Macedon and concluding with the murder of King Alexander and Queen Draga of Servia. The opening of the book provides context through a preface where Johnson explains his intention to gather accounts of thirty-one significant historical assassinations into one volume, highlighting their political impact and psychological aspects. He sets the stage by detailing the first assassination of Philip of Macedon, emphasizing its crucial role in paving the way for his son, Alexander the Great. The narrative intertwines the personal conflicts and tensions within Philip's court, particularly involving his wife, Olympias, and their son, creating a dramatic backdrop that culminates in the king's shocking murder during a public festival. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 50.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Category: History - Other
Category: History - European
Category: History - Ancient
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
Category: History - Royalty
Category: Law & Criminology
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