Strongman : the rise of five dictators and the fall of democracy
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Author
Published
New York : Henry Holt & Company, 2020.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
ISBN
9781250205643, 1250205646
Physical Desc
xvi, 256 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Status
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Barrington - Non-Fiction (Main Floor) | 321.9 DAV YA | On Shelf |
| Cumberland - Non-Fiction (2nd Floor) | 8282 POLITSCI-FASCISM-DAV YA | On Shelf |
| Lincoln - Adult Non-Fiction | 321.90922 Dav | On Shelf |
| Middletown - Adult Non-Fiction | 321.9 DAV | On Shelf |
| West Warwick - Teen | TEEN BIO DAV | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Henry Holt & Company, 2020.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
ISBN
9781250205643, 1250205646
Accelerated Reader
MG+
Level 9.4, 8 Points
Level 9.4, 8 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-233) and index.
Description
"A nonfiction account of some of the deadliest dictators in modern history"--,Provided by publisher.
Description
What makes a country fall to a dictator? How to authoritarian leaders acquire their powers? Davis profiles five of the most notoriously ruthless dictators in history. The examines their personal lives and historical periods, and shows how these factors shaped the leaders they'd become. -- adapted from jacket
Target Audience
Ages 12-18,Henry Holt & Co.
Subjects
LC Subjects
Biographies.
Democracy -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Democracy -- Juvenile literature.
Dictators -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Dictators -- Juvenile literature.
Dictatorship -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Dictatorship -- Juvenile literature.
Hitler, Adolf, -- 1889-1945 -- Juvenile literature.
Hussein, Saddam, -- 1937-2006 -- Juvenile literature.
Mao, Zedong, -- 1893-1976 -- Juvenile literature.
Stalin, Joseph, -- 1878-1953 -- Juvenile literature.
Young adult literature.
Democracy -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Democracy -- Juvenile literature.
Dictators -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Dictators -- Juvenile literature.
Dictatorship -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Dictatorship -- Juvenile literature.
Hitler, Adolf, -- 1889-1945 -- Juvenile literature.
Hussein, Saddam, -- 1937-2006 -- Juvenile literature.
Mao, Zedong, -- 1893-1976 -- Juvenile literature.
Stalin, Joseph, -- 1878-1953 -- Juvenile literature.
Young adult literature.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Davis, K. C. (2020). Strongman: the rise of five dictators and the fall of democracy (First edition.). Henry Holt & Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Davis, Kenneth C.. 2020. Strongman: The Rise of Five Dictators and the Fall of Democracy. Henry Holt & Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Davis, Kenneth C.. Strongman: The Rise of Five Dictators and the Fall of Democracy Henry Holt & Company, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Davis, Kenneth C.. Strongman: The Rise of Five Dictators and the Fall of Democracy First edition., Henry Holt & Company, 2020.
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