gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:book
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gptkbp:adaptations
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gptkb:none
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gptkbp:artistic_legacy
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remains a significant work in contemporary history writing.
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:Sarah_Vowell
Sarah Vowell is a journalist and author.
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gptkbp:author_notability
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known for her unique perspective on history.
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gptkbp:available_formats
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gptkb:audiobook
ebook
hardcover
paperback
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:none
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gptkbp:book_context
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set against the backdrop of American history.
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gptkbp:book_format
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print and digital.
divided into chapters focusing on different assassinations.
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gptkbp:book_purpose
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to educate and entertain.
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gptkbp:book_series
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standalone
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gptkbp:cover_artist
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gptkb:unknown
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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positive
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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increased interest in historical assassinations
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gptkbp:first_edition
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2005 edition
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gptkbp:first_published
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popular choice
widely available.
A humorous exploration of presidential assassinations.
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gptkbp:focus
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assassinations in American history
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:non-fiction
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gptkbp:historical_figures
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gptkb:Colonel_James_A._Garfield
gptkb:William_H._H._Mc_Kinley
gptkb:Abraham_Lincoln
gptkb:John_F._Kennedy
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Assassination Vacation
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gptkbp:influenced_artists
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contributed to the genre of historical narrative.
inspired discussions on political violence.
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gptkbp:influences
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gptkb:American_history
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gptkbp:inspiration
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gptkb:historical_events
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gptkbp:isbn
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978-0743239571
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:level
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adult
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gptkbp:literary_significance
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explores the impact of assassinations on American society.
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gptkbp:narrative
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combines history with personal anecdotes.
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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humorous
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gptkbp:notable_quote
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" I’m not a historian, I’m a tourist."
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gptkbp:number_of_books
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gptkb:medium
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gptkbp:pages
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272
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gptkbp:popularity
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well-received.
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gptkbp:publication_year
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gptkb:2005
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gptkbp:published_by
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gptkb:Simon_&_Schuster
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gptkbp:reader_demographic
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acclaimed by critics.
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gptkbp:related_to
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American politics
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gptkbp:target_audience
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general public
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gptkbp:themes
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gptkb:historical_memory
American identity
violence in politics
explores the absurdity of violence.
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gptkbp:user_reviews
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generally favorable.
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gptkbp:writing_style
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gptkb:informal
conversational
anecdotal
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Assassination_Vacation_Tour
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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