The destiny of the republic
a tale of medicine, madness and the murder of a president
byCandice Millard
A narrative account of the twentieth president's political career offers insight into his background as a scholar and Civil War hero, his battles against the corrupt establishment, and Alexander Graham Bell's failed attempt to save him from an assassin'sbullet.
Language
en
Published on
01/01/2011
Pages
366
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780385526265
Who is this book for? Readers interested in American history, political biographies, and narratives of resilience.
Topics Politics and governmentPresidential historyAssassination attemptMedical advancementsHistorical medical practicesBiography of james a. garfieldAlexander graham bell's inventionPower strugglesUnited states historyImpact of assassination on nationPowerSurvivalJustice
MoodSuspenseful, Reflective
ViolenceModerate
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