Destiny of the Republic
A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President
What's it about
What if the most dangerous threat to a US president wasn't the assassin's bullet, but the doctors trying to save him? Discover the shocking story of James A. Garfield, a brilliant man whose presidency was cut short not by the initial attack, but by medical malpractice. You'll learn how Garfield's promising vision for America was tragically derailed by arrogance and ignorance in the medical field. Uncover the forgotten tale of a nation on the brink, the frantic race to save a leader, and how one man's death forever changed American medicine and politics.
Meet the author
Candice Millard is a former writer and editor for National Geographic and a New York Times bestselling author known for her deeply researched historical narratives. Her expertise in weaving together meticulously gathered details from archives and forgotten sources brings forgotten chapters of history to life. This passion for uncovering the human stories behind major events allowed her to expose the shocking medical malpractice that truly led to President James Garfield's death, transforming a historical footnote into a gripping, personal tragedy.
What's it about
What if the most dangerous threat to a US president wasn't the assassin's bullet, but the doctors trying to save him? Discover the shocking story of James A. Garfield, a brilliant man whose presidency was cut short not by the initial attack, but by medical malpractice. You'll learn how Garfield's promising vision for America was tragically derailed by arrogance and ignorance in the medical field. Uncover the forgotten tale of a nation on the brink, the frantic race to save a leader, and how one man's death forever changed American medicine and politics.
Meet the author
Candice Millard is a former writer and editor for National Geographic and a New York Times bestselling author known for her deeply researched historical narratives. Her expertise in weaving together meticulously gathered details from archives and forgotten sources brings forgotten chapters of history to life. This passion for uncovering the human stories behind major events allowed her to expose the shocking medical malpractice that truly led to President James Garfield's death, transforming a historical footnote into a gripping, personal tragedy.
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