Download or read book The Syracusan Tyrant written by Richard Perrinchief and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perrinchief's study of Agathocles, the ancient Greek tyrant, offers a thought-provoking reflection on the nature of power and the dangers of authoritarian rule. Drawing parallels with contemporary politics, Perrinchief shows how the tactics of modern usurpers are not so different from those of their ancient counterparts. A must-read for anyone concerned about the erosion of democracy and the rise of authoritarianism. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.