Assassins' deeds: a history of assassination from ancient Egypt to the present day

The ancient world -- The Roman Empire and the Dark Ages -- The Age of Chivalry -- The wars of religion -- The modern age; world wars and terrorism -- The ones that got away.

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Main Author: Withington, John 1947- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
Published: London Reaktion Books 2020
In:Year: 2020
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