In the Crosshairs: Famous Assassinations and Attempts from Julius Caesar to John Lennon

by Stephen J. Spignesi

In the Crosshairs looks at attempted and successful assassinations of high-profile celebrities, political figures, religious leaders, and many others. Each chapter includes a compelling account of an assassination (or attempted assassination), with complete details about the assassin, the victim, the circumstances of the attack and the outcome.In the Crosshairs also includes a unique "assassination timeline," a list of other notable assassination attempts throughout history, photos of many of the most infamous assassins and their victims, and rare archival materials, like the John Wilkes Booth "Wanted" poster and excerpts from original police reports. He also presents intriguing details like how President Anwar Sadat probably would have survived if he hadn't taken off his bulletproof vest-he didn't like the way it made his dress suit bulge. This surprising, informative, and intriguing book will find a place on every history buff's bookshelf.

Genres: Nonfiction, History, True Crime

287 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[David Vinther · Rating 3 out of 5]

if you're interested in history, or true crime, this is a good book to get. while you don't get extremely in depth for every case, it gives enough insight into each to know if you want to look into other books about a particular subject.

[Argya Budihandojo · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you’re looking for in-depth dives into assassination attempts throughout history, then this is not the book for you. The book covers some of the more high-profile assassination attempts, giving short descriptions of both the targets and the assassins themselves, along with the weapon of choice and judicial outcomes. Overall, a great book to pick just for being easy to read and follow.