Although he praises some books, Kalder has not rescued any masterpieces from the dunghill of history and, in presenting the great
despots of the 20th century, he writes with more wit than wisdom about their politics and framing of ideas.
Typically, the drawing itself was really to fit you as a
despot," he added.
The
despot returned from prison, near-bankrupt; but in eight years, built up a mind-boggling enrichment that catapulted him into the ranks of some of the richest individuals in contemporary Nigeria!
Societies that give way to fear end up as puppets and prisoners of
despots.
Communes and
Despots in Medieval and Renaissance Italy demonstrates how Jones's careful analyses of government and civic institutions continue to resonate amongst his peers.
THE SIGHT of Kofi Annan cosying up to Syrian
despot Bashar al-Assad is truly sickening.
Libya has followed Egyptas lead, replacing a corrupt
despot with a council influenced by Al Qaeda a instead of the Muslim Brotherhood<br/><br/> http://a7.org/pictures/285/285720.jpg' style="float:right;" />
Short of the Libyan
despot's departure, none of the other likely outcomes appears attractive.
Families who live under the shadow of a
despot are bound for disaster unless the
despot is removed.
"El Mustabid El Adel" (The Just
Despot) by Mohamed Afifi, a history professor at Cairo University, published by Egypt's Supreme Cultural Council, dabbles with the issue of democracy and firm rule.