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Assassination Trends Through History and Modern Cases
An essay traces how rulers have been targeted from ancient times to the modern era, noting a shift from killing despots to assassinating constitutional leaders. It cites sixteen to eighteen presidential killings, including Lincoln, Garfield, Carnot, and others, and discusses why elected officials have become frequent targets while monarchs often escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persia
Shah
Perha
Courury
United States
Abraham Lincoln
James A. Garfield
Carnot
French Republic
Wa Ltelion
Lyons
Capotistrias
Greek Republic
Nauplia
Greece
Republic of
Hayti
Balt
Peru
Moreno
Ecuador
Gattieres
Lincoln
Garfield
Hussia
New York Sun