Notorious Tyrants
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Notorious Tyrants
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Author : Nigel Cawthorne
language : en
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Release Date : 2012-12-15
Notorious Tyrants written by Nigel Cawthorne and has been published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Throughout history, there are those who have been labeled "dictator" or "tyrant." Their influence, while an important part of history, had a negative impact. Readers explore the lives of some of the world's most notorious tyrants, including Nero and Qaddafi. How they lived, how they died, and their impact on history are revealed.
Tyrants Of Africa
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Author : Roberto Miguel Rodriguez
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023-09-25
Tyrants Of Africa written by Roberto Miguel Rodriguez and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-25 with categories.
"Tyrants of Africa" offers an unflinching look into the reigns of some of the continent's most infamous dictators, dissecting their rise to power, the nature of their rule, and their enduring impact on their nations and the wider world. Drawing from a wealth of historical records, firsthand accounts, and scholarly analysis, the book chronicles the lives and legacies of these rulers within the rich tapestry of African history. Key features include: Rise to Power: Examine the political, social, and economic landscapes that allowed these individuals to seize control, often amidst chaos and unrest. Reigns of Terror: Detailed accounts of their time in power, from their policies and governance style to the often brutal methods they employed to maintain control and silence opposition. Economic and Social Impacts: Analysis of their rule's effects on their nations' economies, social structures, and international relations. Personal Lives and Psychologies: Delve into the personalities, early lives, and potential motivations behind their actions, painting a fuller picture of the men behind the infamy. Resistance and Opposition: Stories of those who dared to stand up against them, highlighting movements, revolts, and international efforts to challenge their autocratic rule. End of an Era: An exploration into the decline or end of their regimes, whether through internal strife, external intervention, or natural causes. Aftermath and Legacy: Assessing the long-term impacts of their leadership on their respective countries and on Africa's reputation in global politics. Comparative Analysis: Drawing parallels and contrasts between these dictators and others outside of Africa, providing a broader perspective on the nature of autocratic leadership. "Tyrants of Africa" doesn't just recount the horrors of dictatorship; it aims to understand the environments that allow such individuals to thrive and the intricate web of influences that sustain them. Through rigorous research and compelling storytelling, the book offers readers a comprehensive understanding of a dark chapter in African history, honoring the victims and celebrating the resilience of its people.
Modern Tyrants
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Author : Daniel Chirot
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 1994-02-07
Modern Tyrants written by Daniel Chirot and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-02-07 with History categories.
Along with its much vaunted progress in scientific and economic realms, our century has witnessed the rise of the most brutal and oppressive regimes in the history of mankind. Even with the collapse of Marxism, current references to “ethnic cleansing” remind us that tyranny persists in our own age and shows no sign of abating. Daniel Chirot offers an important and timely study of modern tyrants, both revealing the forces which allow them to come to power and helping us to predict where they may arise in the future. Tyrannical rule typically begins in an economically depressed and unstable society with no real tradition of democratic government. Under such circumstances, a self-pitying nationalism often arises along with a widespread popular perception among the citizenry that grave injustices have been committed against them. When a charismatic leader is able to exploit this situation, he may sanction unspeakable atrocities while claiming to uphold cherished national myths. Chriot analyzes the careers and characters of notorious dictators such as Stalin, Hitler, Mao, and Saddam, as well as lesser known tyrants such as Kim II Sung of North Korea, Ne Win of Burma, Argentina’s Peron, the Dominican Republic’s Trujillo, Pol Pot, Duvalier, and others. He demonstrates how they can survive the rise and fall of particular ideologies and reveals the frightening new marriages between nationalism and a host of local concerns. The lesson drawn is stark and disturbing: the age of modern tyranny is upon us, and unlikely to fade soon.
Thugs
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Author : Micah D. Halpern
language : en
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
Release Date : 2007-08-19
Thugs written by Micah D. Halpern and has been published by HarperChristian + ORM this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-08-19 with Political Science categories.
An incisive look into the lives, politics, and horrible deeds of fifty-six of history’s most notorious world leaders—and how they shaped our world for the worst. For the most notorious leaders in the history of the world, evil is more than just a moment of weakness—it’s a way of life. For every noble king, righteous emperor, and peace-loving president, history seems to serve up a double portion of murderous pharaohs, deranged dictators, or corrupt czars. Thugs probes this dark and twisted side of raw human power—from France’s King Louis XIV to China’s Mao Tse-Tung and everywhere in between. It’s a fascinating peek into the lives of the rich and infamous, the sour crème de la crème. Some, like Herod the Great, earned villainous reputations for slaughtering their own family members and countrymen. Others, like Egypt’s King Farouk, were almost laughable in their misdeeds, amassing the world’s largest collection of pornography. Then there are those leaders, such as Hitler, who committed acts of such unspeakable evil that their names are uttered as curses. From Filipino first lady Imelda Marcos’s bullet-proof bras to African strongman Ide Amin’s bizarre fixation with all things Scottish, Micah D. Halpern turns the yellowed pages of history and contemporary news accounts to profile the bewildering, outrageous, horrific, gut-wrenching, zany, and tragicomic behavior of the world’s worst leaders. Praise for Thugs “Written in short, easy-to-digest sentences, columnist and historian Halpern fills his brief sketches with colorful, terrible details in the manner of that rare, beloved history teacher whose lectures stir rapture in a nap-prone student body.” —Publishers Weekly
Tyrants And Conquerors
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Author : Fon Wyman Boardman
language : en
Publisher: Henry Z. Walck, Incorporated
Release Date : 1977-01-01
Tyrants And Conquerors written by Fon Wyman Boardman and has been published by Henry Z. Walck, Incorporated this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1977-01-01 with Biography categories.
Includes biographies of such notorious tyrants as Nero, Tamerlane, Attila, and Hitler and discusses the characteristics that constitute a tyrant or a conqueror.
Tyrants
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Author : Nigel Cawthorne
language : en
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
Release Date : 2013-11-08
Tyrants written by Nigel Cawthorne and has been published by Arcturus Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-08 with History categories.
"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.
Tyrants
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Author : David Wallechinsky
language : en
Publisher: HarperPB
Release Date : 2007-09-01
Tyrants written by David Wallechinsky and has been published by HarperPB this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-09-01 with Political Science categories.
The best-selling author of The People's Almanac surveys the crimes and characters of twenty of the modern world's most notorious dictators, from Kim Jong-Il and Crown Prince Abdullah to Mu'ammar al-Gaddafi and Omar al-Bashir, in a series of portraits that also reveals to what extent they are supported by foreign corporations and governments. 25,000 first printing.
Twenty Tyrants
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Author : Alan Blackwood
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1989
Twenty Tyrants written by Alan Blackwood and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Dictators categories.
Brief biographies of twenty rulers throughout history notorious for their despotic and tyrannical rule.
A Brotherhood Of Tyrants
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Author : D. Jablow Hershman
language : en
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Release Date : 2010-10-29
A Brotherhood Of Tyrants written by D. Jablow Hershman and has been published by Prometheus Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-10-29 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Napoleon Bonaparte, Adolf Hitler, and Joseph Stalin were three tyrants, and the effects of their brutal regimes are still with us. Each attained absolute power, and misused it in a gargantuan fashion, leaving in his wake a trail of hatred, devastation, and death.In A Brotherhood of Tyrants, D. Jablow Hershman and Julian Lieb uncover manic depression as a hidden cause of dictatorship, war, and mass killing. In comparing these three tyrants, they describe a number of behavioral similarities supporting the contention that a specific psychiatric disorder - manic depression - can be one of the key factors in such political pathologies as tyranny and terrorism.Manic depressive disorder has also produced the great destroyers in history - when in addition to ambition and egotism have been added large measures of ruthlessness, willfulness, utter intolerance of criticism, a consuming need to dominate others, paranoia, and megalomania.Focusing on these three dictators, A Brotherhood of Tyrants argues that manic depression has always been, and continues to be, a critical factor in compelling some individuals to seek political power and to become tyrants. It powerfully demonstrates how this disorder is the source of many of the typical characteristics - including grandiosity and megalomania - of a tyrannical personality and provides a manual for the identification of the psychotic tyrant.In their epilogue, the authors outline the clinical signs of manic depression as described in the classic studies of the German psychiatrist Emil Kraepelin (1856-1926). They apply these clinical signs and symptoms to the pathologies of four notorious mass killers of recent times: David Koresh, Jeffrey Dahmer, Jim Jones, and Colin Ferguson. They argue that if these individuals had been identified in time as manic depressives, they could have been successfully treated, and hundreds of innocent lives could have been saved.
Tyrants
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Author : David Wallechinsky
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2009-10-13
Tyrants written by David Wallechinsky and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-13 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
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