{"title":"Ruth Ben-Ghiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling works of Ruth Ben-Ghiat, an esteemed historian, author, and commentator on authoritarianism and democratic threats. Known for her deep insights and thoughtful analysis, Ben-Ghiat provides readers with a nuanced understanding of past and present political landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her acclaimed book, \u003cem\u003eStrongmen\u003c\/em\u003e, Ruth Ben-Ghiat delves into the patterns and tactics used by authoritarian leaders throughout history to seize and maintain power. By examining the behaviours and strategies of figures like Mussolini, Hitler, and more contemporary leaders, she offers a timely reflection on the vulnerability of democratic institutions and the resilience required to protect them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBen-Ghiat's work in the realm of \u003cstrong\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/strong\u003e is both accessible and enlightening, making it an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of power and leadership. Whether you are a student of history or simply intrigued by the workings of modern politics, her books offer a rewarding journey through the complexities of governance and influence.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"strongmen-by-ruth-ben-ghiat-9781788161244","title":"Strongmen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A gripping and illuminating picture of how strongmen have deployed violence, seduction, and corruption'\u003c\/em\u003e - Daniel Ziblatt, co-author of \u003cem\u003eHow Democracies Die\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A timely analysis of how a certain kind of charisma delivers political disaster'\u003c\/em\u003e - Timothy Snyder, author of \u003cem\u003eOn Tyranny\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOurs is the age of the strongman. Countries from Russia to India, Turkey to America are ruled by men who combine populist appeal with authoritarian policy. They have reshaped their countries around them, creating cults of personality which earn the loyalty of millions. And they do so by drawing on a playbook of behaviour established by figures such as Benito Mussolini, Muammar Gaddafi, and Adolf Hitler. So why - despite the evidence of history - do strongmen still hold such appeal for us?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHistorian Ruth Ben-Ghiat draws on analysis of everything from gender to corruption and propaganda to explain who these political figures are - and how they manipulate our own history, fears, and desires in search of power at any cost. \u003cem\u003eStrongmen\u003c\/em\u003e is a fierce and perceptive history, and a vital step in understanding how to combat the forces which seek to derail democracy and seize our rights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849976172780,"sku":"9781788161244","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18141483482824.jpg?v=1759070387"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ruth-ben-ghiat.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}