The Rise of the Dictators
Overview
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.
Episodes
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1
Tearing Down the Old
Examine the shared factors that contribute to the emergence of tyranny. Explore how some of the most infamous dictators of the 20th century rose to po...
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2
Cult of Personality
This episode delves into the tactics employed by dictators such as Hitler and Mussolini, highlighting their use of propaganda and brutality to strengt...
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3
Follow the Money
Dictators might seem all-powerful, but their authority largely relies on a web of people who gain from their governance, and maintaining this support ...
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4
Holding Onto Power
Dictators are often seen as charming, self-absorbed, and cruel, yet their most defining trait is an insatiable desire for control. Once they attain po...
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5
Expanding Their Reach
The episode explores the ways in which dictators frequently seek to extend their power beyond their nation's frontiers, typically resulting in militar...
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6
How Dictators Fall
Examine the elements that lead to the downfall of dictatorships, observing how arrogance can dismantle cults of personality. Explore the ways in which...