From the bunkers of the Second World War to the ancient empires of the Ottomans and Caesars, from the brutal world of organized crime to the unseen skirmishes of the Cold War, assassins have mercilessly plied their trade in human life. Trace the sinister history of this ancient and deadly profession with dozens of cases--chosen for their interest, importance, and infamy. Among those included: Sirhan Sirhan, Hangman Heydrich, and many others.
- ISBN10 0713727594
- ISBN13 9780713727593
- Publish Date 1 July 1999
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 4 June 2002
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
- Imprint Cassell Illustrated
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 240
- Language English