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Why Spencer Perceval Had to Die: The Assassination of a British Prime Minister
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LENGTH8 hrs and 22 mins
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RELEASE DATE05-10-12
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
On the afternoon of May 11, 1812, Spencer Perceval, the all-powerful prime minister of Great Britain, was fatally shot at short range in the lobby of Parliament by John Bellingham, a Liverpool businessman. Perceval polarized public opinion: Revered by some and hated by others for his fight against the lucrative slave trade, he domineeringly kept Britain at war against Napoléon and was driving her into war with the United States despite the huge economic drain of each, raising taxes to new heights to finance his decisions. Bellingham was not alone in blaming Perceval and his government for their ruinous policies; indeed, he claimed to have killed Perceval "as a matter of justice," and believed he would not only be exonerated, but also applauded for his action. But he was not to enjoy relief; within a week, granted the briefest of trials that trampled his right to due process, he was hanged.
In Why Spencer Perceval Had to Die, Andro Linklater examines the assassination against the dramatic events of the time with the eye and insight of the finest detective.
©2012 Andro Linklater (P)2012 Audible Ltd
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"A great insight to political greed and obstinacy"
This book gives an insight to the history of the early 1800s and shows why the 1812 war between UK, Canada, the Indian Confederacy and the USA occurred. It is also a story of political greed, obstinacy and lust for power which led to the assassination of a British prime minister.
A most enjoyable read.1 of 1 people found this review helpful
