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The Rise of the Dictators

The Rise of the Dictators

"Dictator, despot, authoritarian or strong man, whatever you call them they all have one thing in common – the pursuit of absolute power."

The story of Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, and Josef Stalin; but also reveals those strong men, autocrats, and despots that followed in their footsteps. How did these men take absolute power, and what did they do with it? ‘Rise of the Dictators’ provides a compelling insight into the fragility of democracy, and the frightening resilience of authoritarianism.

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Status

Returning Series

Original Name

The Rise of the Dictators

First Air Date

October 14, 2024

Last Air Date

November 25, 2024

Seasons

1

Episodes

6

Language

English

Networks

S01E06

How Dictators Fall

Consider the factors that inevitably cause dictatorships to crumble; look at how hubris destroys cults of personality; see how factions fracture military dictatorships; weigh the miscalculations that turn the tide against tyranny.

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