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Published
Vintage Arrow, June 2023
ISBN
9781529113556
Format
Softcover, 288 pages
Dimensions
19.8cm × 13cm × 1.8cm

The Age of The Strongman How the Cult of the Leader Threatens Democracy around the World by

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The first truly global explanation of the dangerous state of our world, by one of the most respected reporters on international politics

We are in a new era.

From Trump, Putin and Bolsonaro to Erdogan, Xi and Modi, self-styled strongmen have become a central feature of global politics. At home, they claim to be standing up for ordinary people against 'globalist' elites; abroad, they posture as the embodiment of their nation. And everywhere they go, they encourage a cult of personality.

How and why did this new style of authoritarian leadership arrive? How likely is it to lead the world into war and economic collapse? And what liberal forces are in place, not only to keep these strongmen in check but to reverse the trend? The Age of the Strongman explores these essential questions and offers a bold new portrait of our world.

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