| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xvi, 256 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Democracy in flames -- "Let arms yield to the toga" -- "Believe, obey, and fight" : the story of Benito Mussolini -- The big lie : the story of Adolf Hitler -- Man of steel : the story of Joseph Stalin -- The long march : the story of Mao Zedong -- Stalin on the Tigris : the story of Saddam Hussein -- "Never Again?" |
| Summary |
"A nonfiction account of some of the deadliest dictators in modern history"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Audience |
Ages 12-18 Henry Holt & Co. |
| Reading Level |
Accelerated Reader AR MG+ 9.4 8 513782. |
| Subject |
Hitler, Adolf, 1889-1945.
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Stalin, Joseph, 1878-1953.
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Mao, Zedong, 1893-1976.
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Hussein, Saddam, 1937-2006.
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| Subject(S) |
Dictators -- Biography.
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Dictatorship -- History -- 20th century.
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Democracy -- History.
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Biographies.
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| Added Title |
Rise of five dictators and the fall of democracy |
| ISBN |
9781250205643 (hardcover) |
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1250205646 (hardcover) |
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