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Edinburgh University Press The Modern Tyrant: Authoritarian Leadership in Theory and Practice (Edinburgh Studies in Comparative Political Theory and Intellectual History)

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Explores the nature of modern authoritarianism to confront and counter the increasing dangers it poses to contemporary democracies New understanding of the character and motives of modern authoritarian leaders Examination of the distinction between populists and authoritarians A new typology of authoritarian leaders, distinguishing between the nationalist, religious and ideological tyrants A new ‘manual’ of authoritarian leadership, providing a novel theoretical account of the techniques deployed by ‘smart’ authoritarians An assessment of the modern tools employed by authoritarians, including propaganda and communication technology An evaluation of the theoretical and political vulnerability of democracy to modern authoritarianism The Modern Tyrant argues that modern authoritarian leaders resemble classical tyrants but are distinctive in three ways: their ambitions for wealth and glory are shaped by modernity (especially nationalism, religion and ideology); their techniques are novel, combining authoritarian and democratic forms, and finally, they are much more powerful, able to exploit modern propaganda techniques and technology to enhance their control and dominance.

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Brand: Edinburgh University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1399556207
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Political
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 31 March 2026
Listed Since: 16 July 2025

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