Lucius Cornelius Sulla (138-78 BC), soldier, politician, and statesman, set the standard of dictator for the generations that followed his death-the most famous dictator to follow Sulla's systematic path to power was Julius Caesar. In his lifetime, Sulla faced issues such as the decay of religious faith, the end of the aristocracy, the rise of the proletariat, and the growth of international finance. It was unquestionably a momentous era in the world's...

How does authoritarianism emerge? Can we predict when a dictator will come to power?

A young, handsome, charismatic Southern governor is elected president of the United States in a landslide. He was so popular that world leaders were scrambling to attend his inauguration. Among the attendees were the pope, the queen of England, and other royalties. He had, however, an Achilles' heel-he was a philanderer. It will not take long for his misdeeds to leak out to the media and the opposition party. While he was being investigated, the...

For too long, "strong leader" has been code for "tyrant." These leaders rule their work empires-and their employees-with an iron fist, micromanaging at every turn, and answering to only themselves. The results are predictable, employee burnout, a lack of innovation, and decreased sales. Enter the benevolent dictator. Instead of micromanaging, they rely on trust. Instead of shutting employees out of decision-making, they actively seek out feedback....

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 The EUR, located on the edge of the historic center, is one of Rome's most austere districts. It was built in the 1950s to showcase a new, eternal civilization. Mussolini fostered the idea that he was a man of the people, accessible to all. #2 After the war, Italy experienced a period of industrial unrest. The Socialist Party grew rapidly, and the General Confederation...

Discusses the history and theory behind dictatorship as a political system and explains how it has been applied in practice.

Tired of being stuck in a chair behind a desk? Do you want to write more without sacrificing your health and sanity? Learn how you can get more written while Hiking or just going for a stroll Driving Watching your kids play at the park Taking a bath Multiple New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson has written 160 books-nearly fifteen million words!-most of them by dictating into a hand-held recorder while hiking. Award-winning novelist...