Destiny of the Republic
A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President
Candice Millard
Explore the incredible life of James Garfield, one of America's most extraordinary presidents, who rose from poverty to become a celebrated scholar, Civil War hero, congressman and president. In this New York Times bestselling work, author Candice Millard tells the dramatic story of Garfield's assassination by a deranged office-seeker, and the bitter struggles over power that followed. Meticulously researched and driven by intimate human focus, The Destiny of the Republic is an epic history of a forgotten chapter of American history.
Publish Date
2011-09-20T00:00:00.000Z
2011-09-20T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.2
ISBN
9780767929714
Categories
Recommendations
4
Recommendations
2022-05-15T10:48:43.000Z
This is an amazing book that tells an incredible story. Lincoln was murdered in 1865. Garfield and McKinley, both Civil War combat veterans were assassinated in 1881 and 1901. These were momentous events at a time that was much like ours today. Recommended. ✔️🟢 – source2020-12-02T21:38:34.000Z
I've been having a tough time recently, and this really made my day. I'm a huge fan of @candice_millard. If you haven't, check out her book DESTINY OF THE REPUBLIC. She's an incredible storyteller! – source2022-10-03T23:13:00.000Z
@Prism_Metanews It's a very interesting story, well told in Candice Millard's popular book about Garfield's assassination: – source