A Short history of the world in 50 tyrants / Ben Gazur, illustrated by Peter Liddiard.
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TextPublication details: London : Michael O’Mara Books, c2025.Description: 288 pages : illustrations ; 19 cmISBN: - 9781789298437
- JC 495 .G39 2025
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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.
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