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Destiny of the republic
A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President
Book • 2012
This book by Candice Millard delves into the life and assassination of James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States.
It highlights the dramatic events surrounding his death, including the archaic medical treatments that ultimately led to his demise.
The narrative also explores the broader context of the time, including the national mood post-Civil War, the political struggles within Garfield's administration, and the roles of key figures such as Alexander Graham Bell and Vice President Chester Arthur.
The book is praised for its engaging storytelling and meticulous research.
It highlights the dramatic events surrounding his death, including the archaic medical treatments that ultimately led to his demise.
The narrative also explores the broader context of the time, including the national mood post-Civil War, the political struggles within Garfield's administration, and the roles of key figures such as Alexander Graham Bell and Vice President Chester Arthur.
The book is praised for its engaging storytelling and meticulous research.
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Morgan Housel to illustrate the cyclical nature of knowledge in medicine, contrasting it with cumulative knowledge in other fields.
Morgan Housel to illustrate the cyclical nature of knowledge in medicine, contrasting it with cumulative knowledge in other fields.
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Cumulative vs. Cyclical Knowledge
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Jared Cohen as a thriller about how James Garfield's doctors unintentionally killed him.
Jared Cohen as a thriller about how James Garfield's doctors unintentionally killed him.
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Power, purpose, and the American presidency with Jared Cohen
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Jared Cohen as a thriller about how James Garfield's doctors unintentionally killed him.
Jared Cohen as a thriller about how James Garfield's doctors unintentionally killed him.
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Power, purpose, and the American presidency with Jared Cohen | from ReThinking with Adam Grant
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Ryan Holiday as one of his favorite books, focusing on the assassination of President James A. Garfield.
Ryan Holiday as one of his favorite books, focusing on the assassination of President James A. Garfield.
Author Candice Millard on the Moments that Define Great Leaders | You Have To Get To The Outside
Mentioned by Jared Cohen as a thriller about how James Garfield's doctors unintentionally killed him.
Jared Cohen as a thriller about how James Garfield's doctors unintentionally killed him.
Power, purpose, and the American presidency with Jared Cohen (from ReThinking with Adam Grant)
