From military historian Nigel West, a specialist in intelligence and security issues, comes this fascinating historical contribution. The pages offer political intrigue, conspiracies, and law enforcement applications. This book is relevant, especially in a time when international relations, terrorism, and security issues are particularly concerning. The Encyclopedia of Political Assassinations details well-planned scenarios, motives, consequences, and the backgrounds of assassins. The well-organized book includes abbreviations and a glossary, as well as a chronology, introduction, and appendixes to support readers. Altogether there are more than 700 cross-referenced entries on assassinations, intelligence agencies, politics, and foreign relations. This book offers captivating reading for students, researchers, academics, and general readers. History enthusiasts will benefit from the reader-friendly format. Public and university libraries will consider this contribution an essential resource. Law enforcement agencies, intelligence services, and the secret service will also consider this book an excellent resource.

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