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Encyclopedia of Assassinations (Facts on File Library of World History)
Encyclopedia of Assassinations - Facts on File Library of World History Author:Carl Sifakis Encyclopedia of Assassinations explores the stories surrounding more than 400 assassinations and other attempts at politically-motivated violence. The book's narrative entries detail well-known attacks, attempts, and plots against political figures-including entries on recent assassinations. The only encyclopedic reference of its kind, this uniq... more »ue work gives readers a privileged glimpse of some of history's most turbulent moments. It is a solid political reference, as well as a fascinatingly morbid browse. Entries on recent assassinations include:
Ian Gow: Conservative member of the British Parliament, in 1990
Rabbi Meir Kahane: Activist, in 1990
Rajiv Gandhi: Prime Minister of India, in 1991
Mohammed Boudiaf: President of the Algerian military council, in 1992
Ranasinghe Premadasa: President of Sri Lanka, in 1993
Jose Francisco Ruiz Massieu: Mexican politician, in 1994
The presidents of both Burundi and Rwanda: Died together when their plane was shot down, in 1994
Yitzhak Rabin: Prime Minister of Israel, in 1995.« less