Candice Millard
Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President
- ISBN 13:
- 9780767929714
- author:
- Candice Millard
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Anchor Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 20.1 x 13.2 x 2.3 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Social & Urban History, Biography/Autobiography, Presidents & Heads of State, Social History, United States - 19th Century, Biography / Autobiography, Assassination, U.S. President, Biography & Autobiography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Destiny of the Republic is a gripping account of James Garfield's remarkable rise to the presidency and the dramatic events that followed his assassination. From poverty to the White House, Garfield's story is one of remarkable achievement and tragic fate.
Four months into his presidency, Garfield was shot by a deranged assassin, Charles Guiteau, and survived the attack. But as he struggled to recover, he became embroiled in a bitter struggle for power and control over his administration, his medical care, and the nation's future.
Meticulously researched and told with a focus on the human drama, this epic tale brings to life a forgotten chapter of American history, revealing the complexities and contradictions of a nation in turmoil.
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