Informative, easy to understand, and presents information in a clear-cut manner. Comparing the strongman leader type from various eras beginning with Mussolini and continuing to the present day leaders such as Trump and Putin.

 Very sobering and just a little scary how similar each of these men are to each other, not only in mannerisms and policies, but in events surrounding them, and even in how much they got away with and are currently getting away with. 

This book brings a perspective to global politics we all need to become aware of. 

"The ceaseless lying and corruption, and the cynical disregard for human life that marks strongman rule can lead to despair. This makes it all the more important to know the history of resistance to repressive governments. Time and again people have shown great resolve and courage, and risked their lives to keep alive the hope that a different society can be created."