Strongman: The Rise of Five Dictators and the Fall of Democracy by Davis, Kenneth C.

Strongman: The Rise of Five Dictators and the Fall of Democracy

From the bestselling author of the Don't Know Much About(R) books comes a dramatic account of the...
BD$19.51 BMD
BD$19.51 BMD
SKU: 9781250853264
Product Type: Books
Please hurry! Only 0 left in stock
Author: Kenneth C. Davis
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Subtotal: BD$19.51
10 customers are viewing this product
Strongman: The Rise of Five Dictators and the Fall of Democracy by Davis, Kenneth C.

Strongman: The Rise of Five Dictators and the Fall of Democracy

BD$19.51

Strongman: The Rise of Five Dictators and the Fall of Democracy

BD$19.51
Author: Kenneth C. Davis
Format: Paperback
Language: English

From the bestselling author of the Don't Know Much About(R) books comes a dramatic account of the origins of democracy, the history of authoritarianism, and the reigns of five of history's deadliest dictators.

A Washington Post Best Book of the Year! A Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year! A YALSA 2021 Nonfiction Award Nominee!

What makes a country fall to a dictator? How do authoritarian leaders--strongmen--capable of killing millions acquire their power? How are they able to defeat the ideal of democracy? And what can we do to make sure it doesn't happen again?

By profiling five of the most notoriously ruthless dictators in history--Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, Joseph Stalin, Mao Zedong, and Saddam Hussein--Kenneth C. Davis seeks to answer these questions, examining the forces in these strongmen's personal lives and historical periods that shaped the leaders they'd become.

Meticulously researched and complete with photographs, Strongman provides insight into the lives of five leaders who callously transformed the world and serves as an invaluable resource in an era when democracy itself seems in peril.

* A fascinating, highly readable portrayal of infamous men that provides urgent lessons for democracy now. --Publishers Weekly, starred review

Strongman is a book that is both deeply researched and deeply felt, both an alarming warning and a galvanizing call to action, both daunting and necessary to read and discuss. --Cynthia Levinson, author of Fault Lines in the Constitution

Author: Kenneth C. Davis
Publisher: Square Fish
Published: 10/04/2022
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 8.96h x 6.10w x 0.73d
ISBN: 9781250853264
Audience: Young Adult

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 9.4
Point Value: 8
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
Quiz #/Name: 513782 / Strongman: The Rise of Five Dictators and the Fall of Democracy

About the Author
Davis, Kenneth C.: - Kenneth C. Davis is the New York Times bestselling author of America's Hidden History and Don't Know Much About(R) History, which gave rise to the Don't Know Much About(R) series of books for adults and children. A frequent guest on national television and radio and a Ted-Ed Educator, Davis enjoys Skype visits with middle- and high-school classrooms to discuss history. He lives in New York City.

Returns Policy

You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.

Shipping

We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.

When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.

Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.

Related Products

Recently Viewed Products