THE BOOK OF ASSASSINS A Biographical Dictionary From Ancient Times to the Present

Hardback. Previously pub. in Canada by Random House as 'A Biographical Dictionary of the World's Assassins'. A biographical dictionary chronicling over 200 assassins from ancient times to the present. Spanning diverse eras and regions, it features well-known figures like John Wilkes Booth and Lee Harvey Oswald alongside lesser-known killers, such as Carlito Dimahilig, who attacked Imelda Marcos. The author explores their motives — power, revenge, ideology — while debunking myths with historical rigor. The book includes an overview of assassination’s evolution, five assassin archetypes, and victim index, blending trivia with insight for true-crime enthusiasts and historians seeking a vivid, concise compendium. With Assassins A-Z and Index of Victims. 391pp. lge. 8vo. h/back. With tiny label to fpd o/w F. in Nr. F. dw. A fairly heavy book which may require additional postage if shipped overseas.