Dictatorships / by Hal Marcovitz.

Author/creator Marcovitz, Hal
Format Book
Publication InfoEdina, Minn. : ABDO Pub. Co., ©2011.
Description160 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.
Subjects

SeriesExploring world governments
Exploring world governments. ^A1121421
Contents What is government? -- Butcher of the Balkans -- The first dictators -- Dictators of the modern era -- How do dictators gain power? -- How do dictators maintain control? -- Life in a dictatorship -- Foreign relations -- Why have US leaders befriended dictators? -- How are dictators deposed? -- Moving beyond dictatorships -- Could a dictator rule the United States? -- Quick facts -- Glossary.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 150-156) and index.
LCCN 2010045569
ISBN9781617147913 (lib. bdg. : recy. paper)
ISBN1617147915 (lib. bdg. : recy. paper)
Stock number1324223 QBI