Strongmen
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
A leading academic exposes the historical and cultural contexts which allow political strongmen to thrive.
Ruth Ben-Ghiat is an internationally acclaimed historian specializing in the study of dictatorships and authoritarian regimes. Her work explores the mechanisms through which power is maintained and draws historical parallels to contemporary political trends. With a profound understanding of the past, Ben-Ghiat offers insightful commentary on current political phenomena.


A leading academic exposes the historical and cultural contexts which allow political strongmen to thrive.