Praise for previous editions: "...accessible...this book is an excellent addition to collections serving general readers, high schools, and undergraduates."-Ame

This book includes biographical facts as well as political contributions.

The long, dark history of political violence in the United States Violence has been employed to achieve political objectives throughout history. Taking the life

Profiles of major figures in American politics, from Bella Abzug through Woodrow Wilson, arranged alphabetically, by area of activity, and by year of birth.