STRONGMAN: THE RISE OF FIVE DICTATORS AND THE FALL OF DEMOCRACY

This informational book explains the beginnings of democracy and the history of authoritarianism. It examines the rule of five dictators: Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, Joseph Stalin, Mao Zedong, and Saddam Hussein. Their reigns are considered in relation to democracy’s decline. A bibliography, notes, and an index provide supporting reference material. The book links political systems with the histories of five leaders whose governments exercised authoritarian power.