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Destiny of the republic: a tale of madness, medicine, and the murder of a president
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New York : Anchor Books, 2012.
Physical Desc:
398 pages : illustrations, plates, portraits, 21 cm
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Presents an account of the twentieth president's political career, offering insight into his background as a scholar and Civil War hero, his battles against the corrupt establishment, and Alexander Graham Bell's failed attempt to save him from an assassin's bullet.

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1st Anchor Books ed.
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English
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9780767929714, 0767929713

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Originally published: New York : Doubleday, 2011.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
Presents an account of the twentieth president's political career, offering insight into his background as a scholar and Civil War hero, his battles against the corrupt establishment, and Alexander Graham Bell's failed attempt to save him from an assassin's bullet.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Millard, C. (2012). Destiny of the republic: a tale of madness, medicine, and the murder of a president. 1st Anchor Books ed. New York, Anchor Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Millard, Candice. 2012. Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine, and the Murder of a President. New York, Anchor Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Millard, Candice, Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine, and the Murder of a President. New York, Anchor Books, 2012.

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Millard, Candice. Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine, and the Murder of a President. 1st Anchor Books ed. New York, Anchor Books, 2012.

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