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Strongman : the rise of five dictators and the fall of democracy Cover Image Book

Strongman : the rise of five dictators and the fall of democracy / Kenneth C. Davis.

Davis, Kenneth C., (author.).

Summary:

"A nonfiction account of some of the deadliest dictators in modern history"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781250205643
  • ISBN: 1250205646
  • Physical Description: xvi, 256 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
  • Edition: First edition
  • Publisher: New York : Henry Holt & Company, 2020.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-243) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Democracy in flames -- "Let arms yield to the toga" -- "Believe, obey, and fight" : the story of Benito Mussolini -- The big lie : the story of Adolf Hitler -- Man of steel : the story of Joseph Stalin -- The long march : the story of Mao Zedong -- Stalin on the Tigris : the story of Saddam Hussein -- "Never Again?"
Target Audience Note:
Ages 12-18 Henry Holt & Co.
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR MG+ 9.4 8 513782.

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Subject:
Hitler, Adolf, 1889-1945.
Stalin, Joseph, 1878-1953.
Mao, Zedong, 1893-1976.
Hussein, Saddam, 1937-2006.
Dictators > Biography.
Dictatorship > History > 20th century.
Democracy > History.
Dictatorship.
Democracy.
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Biographies.
Young adult literature.

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