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The king whisperers : power behind the throne, from Rasputin to Rove  Cover Image Book Book

The king whisperers : power behind the throne, from Rasputin to Rove / Kerwin Swint.

Swint, Kerwin C. (Author).

Summary:

Discusses some of the most powerful and influential advisors in world history who proved to be shrewd, aggressive, and often, as merciless as the ruler they served from the Babylonians to the modern era.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781402772016 (hbk.)
  • ISBN: 1402772017 (hbk.)
  • Physical Description: vii, 328 p. ; 24 cm.
  • Publisher: New York : Union Square, c2011.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-322) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
The Machiavellians -- Empire builders -- King makers -- Spies -- Silver-tongued devils -- The generals -- The rebels -- The truly evil -- The fixers -- Schemers.
Subject: Politicians > Biography.
Kings and rulers > History.
Political consultants > Biography.
Spies > Biography.
Generals > Biography.
Revolutionaries > Biography.
Power (Social sciences) > Case studies.
Manipulative behavior > Case studies.
World politics > Case studies.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Kirtland Community College Library D 106 .S95 2011 30775305442569 General Collection Available -


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