Book · 2012 · Garfield, james a. (james abram), 1831-1881
Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President
Why people recommend it
Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President by Candice Millard is a gripping and thoroughly researched work of narrative history that chronicles the tragic assassination of President James Garfield and the medical failures that followed. On an episode of The Book Review titled How People First Arrived in the Americas, broadcast on July 18, 2024, speaker Pamela Paul recommended this compelling book to listeners. Pamela Paul highlighted the title while discussing historical assassinations and the fascinating, albeit deeply flawed, medical treatments of the era, pointing out that the publication serves as a stellar example of narrative history. By drawing attention to Candice Millard's account, Pamela Paul emphasized the book's ability to bring complex historical events to life with novelistic pacing and rigorous factual detail. The recommendation underscored the enduring appeal of accessible, deeply engaging historical non-fiction that sheds light on forgotten or misunderstood moments in American presidential history, making historical tragedy both compelling and educational for a modern audience seeking rich narrative non-fiction.
Who recommended it
- Pamela Paul Recommended
Pamela Paul — 2 mentions
“so for those who have not read that book or for example Candace mallard's Destiny of the Republic which is a great narrative history of Garfield's assassination”
“so for those who have not read that book or for example Candace mallard's Destiny of the Republic which is a great narrative history of Garfield's assassination”