Marcovitz, Hal.

Dictatorships / by Hal Marcovitz. - Edina, Minn. : ABDO Pub. Co., c2011. - 160 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm. - Exploring world governments . - Exploring world governments. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 150-156) and index.

What is government? -- Butcher of the Balkans -- The first dictators -- Dictators of the modern era -- How do dictators gain power? -- How do dictators maintain control? -- Life in a dictatorship -- Foreign relations -- Why have US leaders befriended dictators? -- How are dictators deposed? -- Moving beyond dictatorships -- Could a dictator rule the United States? -- Quick facts -- Glossary.

ISBN: 9781617147913 1617147915

LCCN: 2010045569

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Dictatorship--Juvenile literature.
Dictators--Juvenile literature.
Dictatorship.
Dictators.

LC Class. No.: JC495 / .M345 2011

Dewey Class. No.: 321.9