40 Modern Mad Dictators

"I am not a dictator. I am the people's servant (Gaddafi)

"There is freedom of speech, but I cannot guarantee freedom after speech." (Idi Amin).

Death is the solution to all problems. No man - no problem (Stalin).

Dictators are fascinating due to the combination of their powerful and often charismatic personalities, the dramatic and impactful nature of their regimes, the moral and ethical questions they raise, and the rich narratives they offer. This book is filled with facts and trivia about forty of the most fascinating dictators in our modern history and the crazy things they did.