Dictatorship

Why have particular systems of government come into being?

What makes them fail? What effect does government have on the way in which society is structured and on the economic and cultural life of its people?

This series looks at different systems of government and discusses their origins, history and practical application in the modern world.

Dictatorship looks at the political situations that give rise to dictatorships.

Are all dictatorships evil or have some existed in place of even worse alternatives?

These questions and many more are answered in this fascinating account of one of the most controversial types of government the world has known.