The Assassination of the Prime Minister: John Bellingham and the Murder of Spencer Perceval

by David C. Hanrahan

Book Overview

On Monday, 11 May 1812, John Bellingham made his way to the Palace of Westminster. In the lobby leading to the House of Commons, he took out a concealed pistol and shot the Prime Minister, Spencer Perceval. There was no mystery about the killer's identity, but why did he do it? Captured in this dramatic story are all the ingredients of a thriller: suspense, revenge, personal tragedy, and murder. At the heart is the extraordinary story of how an honest...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0750944005
• ISBN13: 9780750944007
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.3"