A Short History of the World in 50 Tyrants
$22.90
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
25 May 2026
Summary
A Short History of the World in 50 Tyrants: Power, Corruption, and Absolute Monsters
Explore the tyrants who have shaped the course of history. All power corrupts, but absolute power can turn people into absolute monsters. The true stories behind the men and women who led tyrannies around the world. This is history … but not as you know it.
Leading readers through all of world history, Ben Gazur looks at how tyrants and their regimes have shaped the course of humanity from t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781789298444 |
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| ISBN-10: | 178929844X |
| Author: | Ben Gazur |
| Publisher: | Michael O'Mara Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Michael O'Mara Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 25 May 2026 |
| Weight: | 260g |
| Dimensions: | 178mm x 129mm x 21mm |
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Critics Review
A fascinating examination of the tyrants who have shaped the course of history, from the publishers of the bestselling series that includes A Short History of the World in 50 Lies and A Short History of the World in 50 Failures.In what feels like a timely release, Ben Gazur looks at how tyrants, from Caesar to Hitler, and their regimes have shaped the course of humanity from ancient times to the modern day. * I Paper *
About The Author
Ben Gazur
Ben Gazur is a freelance writer and author specializing in history, folklore and science. He has written for outlets including the Guardian, the BBC, All About History and Fortean Times. His books cover everything from Epicurus to history’s strangest deaths and British food folklore.
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