Warriors, Rebels and Saints

‘A truly original concept. … An incredibly well-researched and lively read.’ - Financial Times‘A fascinating, illuminating and cautionary meditation on leadership.’ - Ellen Fitzpatrick, author‘Brings together deep historical knowledge, cultural comparison, and sophisticated analysis … This is a book both empathetic and gripping on a subject of huge importance in our turbulent times.’ - Rana Mitter, author‘A book chock-full of insights’ - Fredrik Logevall, Laurence D. Belfer Professor of International Affairs, Harvard University‘A plea for the importance of history in the study of leadership.’ - Kirkus

Moshik Temkin is Distinguished Visiting Professor of Leadership and History at Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University, and a fellow at Harvard University’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. He has been a visiting professor and lecturer in India, South Korea, Spain, Mexico and France, and his books include The Sacco-Vanzetti Affair: America on Trial, which was a finalist for the Cundill History Prize.