Dictators & Tyrants: Absolute Rulers and Would-Be Rulers in World History [Hardcover]

Alan Axelrod (Author), Alan Axelrod and Charles Phillips (Author), Charles Phillips (Author)

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YA?Students will welcome this specialized one-volume biographical dictionary of famous and infamous political leaders and personalities who have global influence and/or historical significance. Over 500 brief, informative entries detail the lives, campaigns, and intrigues of kings and tyrants alike, spanning in time from the earliest pharoahs to modern-day dictators such as Khomeini, Hussein, and Ceausescu. The writing is brisk and clear, and the text is complemented by black-and-white illustrations, paintings, and photographs. The index is excellent, listing individuals also by country, political rank, and subject. A valuable resource for all libraries.?Carol Beall, Immanuel Christian School, Springfield, VA
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: Facts on File (November 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0816028664
• ISBN-13: 978-0816028665
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,247,407 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ready to take over the world?, December 17, 1999

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This review is from: Dictators & Tyrants: Absolute Rulers and Would-Be Rulers in World History (Hardcover)

What do Herod Antipus, Kublai Kahn, Idi Amin, Lenin, Henry VIII, Nero and Ramses II The Great all have in common? First they are all despots and second along with about 600 others they are in this book.

In just over 330 page you'll be treated to the amassed amount of 600 plus despots, tyrants and would be tyrants trying to take over. The authors have listed each name and a brief description of the person.

While the book is made for quick reference, I was engrossed in the book for over two hours. The facts and photos included are excellent and you might be surprised to find out who is in the book.

You'll read about Cyrus the Great, Peter the Great, Napoleon, Hitler and so many, many more. For a great gift for those in school or for the additional reference material for the term paper this is a great place to start.