Jump to:Assassin!: 200 Years of British Political Murder [Hardback]by Ian HernonThis book is OUT OF PRINT You may be able to find a copy at ABE Books Description of Assassin!: 200 Years of British Political MurderThis book exposes Britains secret history of political killings, murder and intrigue. For as long as the world has had rulers, there have been plots to assassinate those at the top. Violent death is usually associated with dictatorships and tinpot regimes. Few people know that Britain also has a history of political assassination. This book brings to life the forgotten story of assassination - successful and unsuccessful - over the last 200 years in Britain. From Prime Ministers and politicians to princes, lords and officials of all kinds, Britains assassination attempts cover a wide variety of figures in some key moments of history. Hernon examines the motivations of the assassins - from political ideologies to simple mental instability. He shows how most attempts originated from isolated individuals or fringe groups, rather than broad political will. Ultimately, Hernon argues, assassination remains the resort of the outsider with poor political judgement. Assassination attempts have never - in this country - brought about the changes the assassin wishes. They have often served to undermine civil liberties. But they do provide a fascinating account of how the will of the individual has occasionally and dramatically intervened into the lives of those in power. This is a popular narrative history of assassination plots in Britain over the last two hundred years. It is a riveting and thought provoking read. The author was at the scene of a number of the more recent assassination attempts, and draws on his own notes and those of other witnesses. Hernons previous book, Riot! (Pluto Press, 2006), received excellent reviews from the BBC and the Guardian.Title Information
Write a review of this book Customer Reviews from AmazonAbout Ian HernonIan Hernon has been a journalist since 1969 and a Westminster lobby correspondent since 1978. He has reported for the Sunday Times and Daily Express Scottish editions, the News of the World, the Glasgow Evening Times, and many other newspapers. Ian's previous books on 19th Century British history include Britain's Forgotten Wars, The Savage Empire, Blood in the Sand and Massacre and Retribution. He is also the author of Riot! (Pluto, 2006). |
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