Dictatorships / by Hal Marcovitz.
| Author/creator | Marcovitz, Hal |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Edina, Minn. : ABDO Pub. Co., ©2011. |
| Description | 160 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Exploring 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 note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 150-156) and index. |
| LCCN | 2010045569 |
| ISBN | 9781617147913 (lib. bdg. : recy. paper) |
| ISBN | 1617147915 (lib. bdg. : recy. paper) |
| Stock number | 1324223 QBI |