Famous Assassinations of History from Philip of Macedon, 336 B. C., to Alexander

Johnson, Francis, 1837-1908Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 2.9
Word count
619K words
Chapters
62

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English Originals World HistoryHistory and Culture Political ConspiracyAssassination HistoryPolitical ViolenceEmperors and GeneralsPower SuccessionBiography CollectionTrue EventsWorld History Tales

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Famous Assassinations of History from Philip of Macedon, 336 B. C., to AlexanderAuthor: Johnson, Francis, 1837-1908,Language: English, Class: D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere, Release Date: Oct 13, 2016

Editor's review

This is a thematic historical work by Francis Johnson on famous assassinations, arranged chronologically from Philip II of Macedon to modern times, an English public-domain e-book from Project Gutenberg. Its value lies not in the latest research but in its narrative presentation of how assassinations were embedded in political struggle, court intrigue and turning points, helping readers build an event-background-consequence awareness. The cases span a wide range, suitable for history enthusiasts and readers interested in political history and biography. Note that it was written early and carries the language habits and biases of its time; readers should be discerning and not treat it as the sole historical authority. Reading with a chronology and maps, and by theme rather than cover to cover, is more efficient.

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  1. Start with the table of contents grouped by era, pick familiar cases first, then return to unfamiliar sections.
  2. For each case, write one sentence on background, motive and aftermath to build your own comparison table.
  3. Read alongside a world-history chronology to avoid mixing figures and events from different centuries.
  4. Stay alert to the author's era-specific stance; mark evaluative statements and compare them with other sources.

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FAQ

What historical periods does the book cover? According to the material, it begins with Philip II of Macedon (336 BC) and extends to modern events related to Alexander, a cross-era compilation of assassination cases. The exact contents and end date should be checked against the book's table of contents, which the material does not provide in full.
Can the historical accounts be quoted directly? Not recommended. The book was written in the late 19th to early 20th century and carries the language habits and biases of its time; some details may differ from later research. It can serve as an introductory overview, but quotations should be checked against more recent authoritative historiography.
Can readers with average English read this book? It is an English public-domain book with a strong narrative style, but it contains many historical names, places and institutional terms, so average readers will need a dictionary and background in world history. Start with familiar cases, adapt to the style, then move to unfamiliar eras.

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About the author

Johnson, Francis, 1837-1908 Author

Francis Johnson (1837–1908) was a writer of popular English-language history in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Public information about his life is limited, and his exact dates, nationality, and other details are not fully recorded in the available bibliographic sources. One work by him is held in this collection: Famous Assassinations of History from Philip of Macedon, 336 B. C., to Alexander. As the title indicates, the book takes famous political assassinations as its thread, ranging from the murder of Philip II of Macedon in 336 BC to more recent times. Aimed at general readers, it is written in a plain and tightly paced style, concentrating on the sequence of events and their historical background rather than on deep scholarly investigation or theoretical argument. Johnson's approach exemplifies the popular historical writing of the English-speaking world in his day, linking the course of history through individual fates and dramatic episodes. Given the limited sources, his biography, the circumstances behind the book, and its contemporary reception await further research.