The Power Brokers by Rupert Matthews
Across the centuries, kingmakers and usurpers have had a catalytic effect on the course of history. This volume explores the actions of 350 historical figures who used cunning, intrigue, assassination, violence and oppression in order to seize power or promote and manipulate their prodigy. Based on a chronological format which traces events from ancient times to the present day, the text describes the actions of both the famous and the lesser known rulers, dictators and despots throughout the world. Characters discussed include King Herod, Queen Boadicea, Attila the Hun, Napoleon, Catherine the Great, Oliver Cromwell, Julius Caesar, Franco, Mussolini and Idi Amin.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780816021567 |
| ISBN 10 | 0816021562 |
| Title | The Power Brokers |
| Author | Rupert Matthews |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Facts On File Inc |
| Year published | 1989-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |