The Dictators
64 Dictators, 64 Authors, 64 Warnings from History
(Autor) Iain DaleIAIN DALE'S LATEST COLLECTION OF ESSAYS: AVAILABLE TO BUY NOW Praise for Iain Dale: 'Riveting and enlightening. A history lesson via a novel route. ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Really enjoying reading this book. It is easy to dip in and out and each chapter is well written.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Illuminating yet balanced' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Were the signs that Putin is a ruthless dictator there all along? How should we deal with President Xi of China? Given the world seems to be moving more and more towards authoritarian rule, this is the right moment to seek warnings, and lessons, from history. In The Dictators, Iain Dale brings together 64 essays by historians, academics, journalists and politicians about elected and unelected dictators, wartime and peacetime dictators, those driven by ideology and those with a reputation for sheer brutality. How did these tyrants, autocrats and despots seize power - and how did they exercise it? And how did they lose it? Very few dictators die peacefully in their own beds, after all. Only by examining these figures from the 6th century BC to the present, from ancient Greece to present day Saudi Arabia, do patterns start to emerge. We can see the shared character traits, the common conditions, the patterns of behaviour that have enabled dictators to seize power - time and time again. The Dictators is acutely relevant to world politics today: it is indeed a warning from history. Will we take heed? Or will history, in fact, teach us that history teaches us nothing?
Iain Dale
Iain Dale is a British radio presenter, political commentator, and author. He is known for his insightful analysis of current affairs and political events. Dale has written several books on political figures and events, including "The NHS: Things That Need to be Said" and "The Prime Ministers: 55 Leaders, 55 Authors, 300 Years of History." He is also the founder of Biteback Publishing, a successful publishing company specializing in political books. Dale's writing style is clear, concise, and engaging, making complex political issues accessible to a wide audience. His contributions to literature have helped shape the political genre, providing valuable insights and perspectives on key issues. His most famous work is "The Prime Ministers," which offers a comprehensive look at the leaders of the United Kingdom over the past three centuries. Dale's impact on literature and his commitment to political analysis have solidified his reputation as a leading voice in British politics.
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