Strongmen
Mussolini to the Present
Ruth Ben-Ghiat
Explore the rise of authoritarian leaders in our modern age in "Strongmen" by Ruth Ben-Ghiat. From Putin to Trump, Bolsonaro to Erdogan, this book delves into the common playbook of machismo, propaganda, violence, and corruption used by such leaders in Africa, Europe, and Latin America. Discover why these leaders have found popular support, and how they can be opposed. A must-read for anyone interested in politics and democracy.
Publish Date
2020-11-10T00:00:00.000Z
2020-11-10T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.21
ISBN
9781324001546
Categories
Recommendations
2
Recommendations
2021-01-09T00:37:16.000Z
If you haven’t already, I *highly* recommend @ruthbenghiat’s book, “Strongmen.” She details the the final arc of people who once appeared invincible. In every case, the downfall is swift, and certain. – source2020-11-26T13:14:17.000Z
Outstanding review for one of the best and most important books I have read recently - @ruthbenghiat Strongmen – source