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The Modern Tyrant argues that modern authoritarian leaders resemble classical tyrants but are distinctive in three ways: their ambitions for wealth and glory are shaped by modernity (especially nationalism, religion and ideology); their techniques are novel, combining authoritarian and democratic forms, and finally, they are much more powerful, able to exploit modern propaganda techniques and technology to enhance their control and dominance.The book, The Modern Tyrant: Authoritarian Leadership in Theory and Practice (Edinburgh Studies in Comparative Political Theory and Intellectual History) [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9781399556231 in Paperback by Haig Patapan may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.
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