SuitabookPower and rule
The book compares monarchs who inherited power with those who took it by force.
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Tracey Turner - Author
This is a brisk, illustrated survey of rulers across history, mixing short factual sections with comparisons of their power and conduct.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceThis is a brisk, illustrated survey of rulers across history, mixing short factual sections with comparisons of their power and conduct.
The book compares monarchs who inherited power with those who took it by force.
Rulers are characterised in contrasting ways, including as cruel dictators or as monarchs who ruled in their people’s interests.
The subject includes rulers who seized power by force, warrior monarchs and cruel dictators; consider whether these historical references suit your child’s interests and current mood.
This is a grounded book brief while Suitabook strengthens the analysis: another book-specific source is still needed; some draft conclusions still depend on unresolved evidence.
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