From the bestselling author of the Don’t Know Much About® books comes a dramatic account of the origins of democracy, the history of authoritarianism, and the reigns of five of history's deadliest dictators. A Washington Post Best Book of the Year!A Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year! A YALSA 2021 Nonfiction Award Nominee! What makes a country fall to a dictator? How do authoritarian leaders—strongmen—capable of killing millions acquire their power? How are they able to defeat the ideal of democracy? And what can we do to make sure it doesn’t happen again? By profiling five of the most notoriously ruthless dictators in history—Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, Joseph Stalin, Mao Zedong, and Saddam Hussein—Kenneth C. Davis seeks to answer these questions, examining the forces in these strongmen’s personal lives and historical periods that shaped the leaders they’d become. Meticulously researched and complete with photographs, Strongman provides insight into the lives of five leaders who callously transformed the world and serves as an invaluable resource in an era when democracy itself seems in peril. * "A fascinating, highly readable portrayal of infamous men that provides urgent lessons for democracy now." —Publishers Weekly, starred review "Strongman is a book that is both deeply researched and deeply felt, both an alarming warning and a galvanizing call to action, both daunting and necessary to read and discuss." —Cynthia Levinson, author of Fault Lines in the Constitution

Explore the dark and tumultuous history of the 20th century with "Top 5 Dictators of the World" by Kalyani Mookherji, a compelling and insightful examination of some of the most notorious authoritarian rulers who left an indelible mark on their nations and the world at large. Join Kalyani Mookherji as she delves into the lives and legacies of five of the most infamous dictators in modern history, whose reigns were marked by tyranny, oppression, and widespread human rights abuses. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Mookherji offers readers a sobering glimpse into the rise to power, reign of terror, and eventual downfall of these despotic rulers. Delve into the ruthless regime of each dictator as Mookherji explores the methods they used to seize and maintain power, from propaganda and censorship to violence and repression. From Adolf Hitler's Nazi Germany to Joseph Stalin's Soviet Union, readers gain insight into the brutal tactics and totalitarian ideologies that defined their rule. Experience the human cost of dictatorship as Mookherji chronicles the suffering and resistance of those who dared to oppose these tyrants. From political dissidents to ethnic minorities, readers encounter the stories of individuals who risked everything to resist oppression and fight for freedom in the face of overwhelming odds. Consider the lasting impact of these dictators on their nations and the world as Mookherji examines their legacies and the ongoing struggle for justice and accountability in the aftermath of their rule. From the scars of war and genocide to the challenges of rebuilding societies torn apart by dictatorship, readers gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of political power and its consequences. With its blend of history, politics, and human drama, "Top 5 Dictators of the World" offers a timely reminder of the dangers of unchecked power and the importance of remaining vigilant in the defense of democracy and human rights. Whether you're a student of history, a concerned citizen, or simply curious about the darker chapters of our past, this compelling book provides valuable insights into the nature of dictatorship and its impact on the world. Don't miss your chance to explore the rise and fall of some of history's most infamous dictators with Kalyani Mookherji's gripping account. Order your copy today and confront the realities of tyranny and oppression in the modern world.

5 Greatest Dictators of the World by Kalyani Mookherji is a riveting bestseller that explores the lives and legacies of five influential dictators who shaped the course of history. From Porfirio Diaz's iron-fisted rule in Mexico to Vladimir Lenin's role in the Russian Revolution, Adolph Hitler's devastating impact on World War II, Ho Chi Minh's leadership during the Vietnam War, and Joseph Stalin's totalitarian regime in the Soviet Union, this book provides a captivating account of their rise to power, ideologies, and the profound consequences of their rule. Delve into the complexities of these dictators' lives and their lasting imprint on the world in this compelling read. In the late nineteenth and twentieth century, with the disappearance of monarchies in many parts of the world, a new autocratic system emerged – the dictatorship, in which all power over a state or community was again concentrated into the hands of one person, without being restricted by constitution, laws or opposition. The individual with this kind of absolute authority was known as the dictator. Here are the five dictators of modern times whose actions have left a strong imprint on destiny of the country they ruled, and sometimes even influenced the very history of the world. More often though, dictators rose to the power by leading a coup d’état, in which often a weak monarch of government was deposed and instead a dictatorship established. A nice read book to deep into history. This book examines the impact of dictators throughout history, including Porfirio Diaz, Vladimir Lenin, Adolf Hitler, Ho Chi Minh, and Joseph Stalin. It discusses their rise to power, ideologies, and the effects of their rule, including the Russian Revolution, World War II, and the Vietnam War. It provides an in-depth look at these historical figures and the totalitarianism they brought to their nations.

Today more than ever, international headlines are dominated by dispatches from the many dictatorships that still dot the globe. Although Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein has been deposed, North Korea's Kim Jong-il continues to attract attention on the world stage; at the same time, other dictatorships, led by royal families, military juntas, and single political parties, persist in repressing and brutalizing their citizens without ever attracting anything like Saddam's or Kim Jong-il's level of international attention. In this fascinating, eye-opening read, New York Times bestselling author David Wallechinsky offers in-depth portraits of each of the twenty worst dictators -- and the governments they head -- currently in power: exposing their crimes, and revealing their strange personalities and mysterious backgrounds. Tyrants also reveals the extent that foreign corporations and governments support these tyrants despite their policies. Timely and provocative, crafted with the popular touch that has made Wallechinsky a bestselling author, Tyrants will awaken you to the criminal regimes of the present -- and pose challenging questions about America's role in curbing (or promoting) their power in the future. The Tyrant Hall of Shame includes: Kim Jong-il/North Korea Hu Jintao/China Seyed Ali Khamenei/Iran King Abdullah/Saudi Arabia Muammar al-Qaddafi/Libya Omar al-Bashir/Sudan Islam Karimov/Uzbekistan Saparmurat Niyazov/Turkmenistan Fidel Castro/Cuba

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"I have committed many acts of cruelty and had an incalculable number of men killed, never knowing whether what I did was right. But I am indifferent to what people think of me." - Genghis Khan A spine-chilling chronicle of dictators and their crimes against humanity, Tyrants introduces the most bloodthirsty madmen - and women - ever to wield power over their unfortunate fellow human beings. From Herod the Great, persecutor of the infant Jesus, to Adolf Hitler, mass murderer and instigator of the most devastating war the world has ever known, this book examines history's most infamous despots and tells in vivid detail the story of the lives they led, their ruthless climb to the top and the destruction and sorrow they left in their wake. Unflinching in its coverage, Tyrants is a gripping and compelling portrait of the darker side of politics and power, revealing the strange and grisly stories behind the world's most infamous autocrats.