The Nature of Despotism by Tom Ambrose
Discusses tyrants, who share common backgrounds, behaviours and motivations that, when viewed together, can be seen as forming the character of the despot. This book contains specific reference to the lives and careers of such despots as Nero, Genghis Khan, Vlad the Impaler, Robespierre, Stalin, Hitler, Papa Doc Duvalier, Saddam Hussien, and more.
Tom Ambrose read history at Trinity College Dublin and gained a postgraduate degree at University College London. He worked in advertising in London and Dublin before switching to producing and directing television documentaries. His widely acclaimed first book, Hitler's Loss: what Britain and America gained from Europe's cultural exiles (2001) was followed in 2005 by the successful The King and the Vice Queen: George IV's last scandalous affair.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781847730701 |
| ISBN 10 | 1847730701 |
| Title | The Nature of Despotism |
| Author | Tom Ambrose |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | IMM Lifestyle Books |
| Year published | 2008-09-26 |
| Number of pages | 248 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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