Review: Caesars large and small
Robert Shiels commends a new look at the self-invented authoritarian Caesars who present such a clear and present danger to democracy and the rule of law today.
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Robert Shiels commends a new look at the self-invented authoritarian Caesars who present such a clear and present danger to democracy and the rule of law today.
A new book looks at how Julius Caesar’s legacy informs the strongmen of today.
A new book looks at how Julius Caesar’s legacy informs the strongmen of today.
Oct 08, 2023 // Political tricksters follow a playbook that has existed for thousands of years to help them get what they want and avoid repercussions. Inflating their achievements, attacking their critics, and a general unwillingness of the public to realize it has been duped all play a role, writes Chris Patten.
To say that Ferdinand Mount dislikes Boris Johnson—Britain’s former prime minister—is to understate a mighty and eloquent loathing. At times, however, this…