A Short history of the world in 50 tyrants /
Gazur, Ben,
A Short history of the world in 50 tyrants / Ben Gazur, illustrated by Peter Liddiard. - London : Michael O’Mara Books, c2025. - 288 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm.
Includes index and select bibliography.
In ancient Sicily, Phalaris of Akragas had a bronze Brazen Bull constructed, into the belly of which his enemies were crammed before a fire was kindled underneath, roasting the prisoners to death.
Justice was decided in Queen Ranavalona I’s Madagascar by forcing suspects to eat poisonous seeds – with only those who survived being judged innocent.
In 1977, the coronation of Emperor Bokasa I of the Central African Republic cost nearly half the annual budget of the entire country.
Featuring dictators from around the world and throughout history. A Short History of the World in 50 Tyrants reveals the lengths – and the depths – to which the powerful will go to preserve and enhance their supremacy.
9781789298437
World history.
Tyrants--History.
Dictators --History.
JC 495 / .G39 2025
A Short history of the world in 50 tyrants / Ben Gazur, illustrated by Peter Liddiard. - London : Michael O’Mara Books, c2025. - 288 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm.
Includes index and select bibliography.
In ancient Sicily, Phalaris of Akragas had a bronze Brazen Bull constructed, into the belly of which his enemies were crammed before a fire was kindled underneath, roasting the prisoners to death.
Justice was decided in Queen Ranavalona I’s Madagascar by forcing suspects to eat poisonous seeds – with only those who survived being judged innocent.
In 1977, the coronation of Emperor Bokasa I of the Central African Republic cost nearly half the annual budget of the entire country.
Featuring dictators from around the world and throughout history. A Short History of the World in 50 Tyrants reveals the lengths – and the depths – to which the powerful will go to preserve and enhance their supremacy.
9781789298437
World history.
Tyrants--History.
Dictators --History.
JC 495 / .G39 2025