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Across continents and eras, eight men rose from obscurity to reshape the twentieth century with their unquenchable lust for power. Adolph Hitler, Joseph Stalin, Idi Amin, Pol Pot, Nicolae Ceaușescu, Kim Il-sung, Francois Duvalier and Ayatollah Khomeini were ordinary boys from small towns who would go on to take their place among history’s most chilling authoritarian rulers. They employed relentless propaganda and manipulative tactics to create a cult personality and surround themselves with sycophants. Each of these narcissists undermined democratic institutions, altered the fate of nations—and the global geopolitical order. They also resorted to extreme measures to maintain their grip on power. From Stalin’s Great Terror during which thousands were executed without trial, to Khomeini’s strict implementation of the Sharia and Pol Pot’s notorious S21 torture centre, they built terrifying regimes that spelt the death knell for civil liberties and basic human rights. Priya Narayanan presents an intimate and candid portrait of the deeply flawed men behind some of the world’s most terrifying and complex dictatorships. A great book to understand the world's most powerful Dictators and their regimes. A well researched and compact collection evokes history and geopolitical knowledge, a perfect book for beginners to get introduced to some legendary notorious characters. A perfect fit for beginners to get lost in history. Book courtesy @rupa_publications #Theladylivesinbook #Dictators

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