Along with its much vaunted progress in scientific and economic realms, the twentieth century has witnessed the rise of the most brutal and oppressive regimes i

A history of tyranny from Achilles to today's jihadists, this volume shows why tyrannical temptation is a permanent danger.

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Blood of Tyrants reveals the surprising details of our Founding Fathers’ approach to government and this history’s impact on today. Delving into forgotten�

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