JOURNAL ARTICLE

SHOCKING&SALACIOUS: POLITICAL SCANDALS.

  • Published In: All About History, 2024, n. 147. P. 58 1 of 3

  • Database: History Reference Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: McKelvie, Callum 3 of 3

Abstract

This article from All About History explores ten shocking and salacious political scandals throughout history. The scandals range from Jeremy Thorpe, the UK Liberal Leader accused of hiring a contract killer, to Julia Augustus, the daughter of Emperor Augustus who was banished for her wild behavior. Other scandals include John Stonehouse, a UK MP who faked his own death, and Aaron Burr, a former US vice president who formed a private army. The article also covers scandals in France, South Korea, the USA, and medieval France. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:All About History. 2024/10, Issue 147, p58
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2052-5877
  • Accession Number:179316111
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