Archie Brown

The Myth of the Strong Leader - Political Leadership in the Modern Age (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

A comparative historical review of political leadership in the contemporary world, with brilliantly written and beautifully illustrated analyses of a group of democratic leaders, such as Nelson Mandela in South Africa, Adolfo Suárez in Spain, Clement Attlee in Britain, and Harry Truman in the United States. Brown shows how these leaders did not control their colleagues and opponents, as the strong leader trope assumes, but instead shaped the best possible future and secured the support of a powerful coalition for that future. Political leaders, commentators, professors, and students seeking what good leadership does and does not require will find this book highly rewarding and satisfying. Alfred Stepan Professor of Government at Columbia University This is a remarkable achievement. The Myth of the Strong Leader combines bold conceptual analysis with vivid descriptions of a group of leaders. Such as Stalin, Hitler, Roosevelt, Churchill, Mao Zedong, Fidel Castro, Lyndon Johnson, and Nelson Mandela. Archie Brown examines the types of power and leadership represented by figures as diverse as Vladimir Lenin, Kemal Atatürk, Charles de Gaulle, Mikhail Gorbachev, and Margaret Thatcher. This is a book that will be enjoyed by the general reader for its insightful insights, and will be read by students around the world as a clear and skillful guide to distinct types of political leadership. William Roger Louis University of Texas; Past President of the American Historical Association For nearly half a century, Archie Brown has been one of the most astute observers of the world's leaders and their methods. His message is that our virtues are really our vices. The author argues that rigor, adherence to principle, and a clear vision are essential requirements for sound leadership, but they have often blinded those in power to the point of making foolish choices. Therefore, capable leaders, as well as those aspiring to leadership, should learn from the lessons presented in Brown's timely book. Charles King Professor of International Affairs and Government, Georgetown University Obeikan Publishing

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Obeikan
• Seitenzahl: 520
• Altersempfehlung: ab 16 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Juli 2025
• Arabisch
• ISBN-13: 9786035038843
• Artikelnr.: 75329028