Dictatorship reveals the inner working of this type of government, setting it in the context of history and relating it to today's current affairs. Readers will learn how a dictatorship functions internally and within the wider world community. They will also encounter some of the dilemmas, contradictions and compromises that seem to be an essential part of even the most idealistic political systems.

Part of the Systems of Government series, these books feature fact boxes, timelines and carefully chosen images that complement informative text that is packed with case studies and first-hand accounts. Voting Booth panels invite readers to consider thorny issues, both historical and current, and to form their own opinions. Perfect for readers aged 12 and up.

This book is part of a book series called Systems Of Government .

This book is aimed at children in secondary school.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2017 by Hachette Children's Group .

Sean Connolly is an experienced writer for children who has written widely on current affairs and historical issues.

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: What is a dictatorship?
• 2: President for life
• 3: The power to rule
• 4: Left turn only
• 5: Back by popular demand.
• 6: The trains run on time
• 7: The flow of power
• 8: Opposing voices
• 9: The outside world
• 10: Fallen idols
• 11: Dictatorship and the media
• 12: Looking ahead
• 13: Glossary
• 14: Books and websites
• 15: Index