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Book Review of Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President

Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President
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Another excellent book by Candice Millard - her first, River of Doubt, is a must-read. In Destiny of the Republic, Millard weaves the stories of three main characters from before their intersection to the tragic conclusion, building empathy for one, sadness for another, and frustration/anger for the third. Superbly researched and compellingly written.