Strongmen

"Strongmen" by Ruth Ben-Ghiat explores the recurring blueprint used by authoritarian leaders over the past century, illustrating how they manipulate power through propaganda, corruption, and violence. The book examines the chaos and destruction often accompanying these regimes, contrasting them with acts of solidarity and dignity that challenge such rulers. Ben-Ghiat aims to empower listeners to recognize, resist, and prevent the rise of authoritarian strongmen in the future.