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'Jaw-dropping' Daily Express
'Grimly fascinating' Financial Times
'Humane, timely, accessible and well-researched' Irish Times
The dictator who grew so rich on his country's cocoa crop that he built a 35-storey-high basilica in the jungles of the Ivory Coast. The austere, incorruptible leader who has shut Eritrea off from the world in a permanent state of war and conscripted every adult into the armed forces. In Equatorial Guinea, the paranoid despot who thought Hitler was the saviour of Africa and waged a relentless campaign of terror against his own people. The Libyan army officer who authored a new work of political philosophy, The Green Book, and lived in a tent with a harem of female soldiers, running his country like a mafia family business.
And behind these almost incredible stories of fantastic violence and excess lie the dark secrets of Western greed and complicity, the insatiable taste for chocolate, oil, diamonds and gold that has encouraged dictators to rule with an iron hand, siphoning off their share of the action into mansions in Paris and banks in Zurich and keeping their people in dire poverty.
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Embark on a breathtaking journey through the hidden world of African dictators with "Dictatorland: The Men Who Stole Africa." Uncover the jaw-dropping tales of opulence, tyranny, and paranoia that define these rulers. From lavish basilicas in the heart of the jungle to a nation trapped in perpetual conflict, this book sheds light on the dark underbelly of power.
Experience the gripping narratives of dictators who stopped at nothing to maintain their iron grip on power. Delve into the mysterious realms of Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, and beyond as you witness the chilling accounts of corruption, terror, and delusion that have plagued these nations for decades.
Discover the unsettling truths of Western involvement in the rise and reign of these autocrats. Explore the insidious connections between Western greed and the perpetuation of tyranny in Africa. Uncover the unsettling reality of how resources like cocoa, oil, and diamonds have fueled the extravagant lifestyles of dictators at the cost of their people's suffering.
Immerse yourself in this timely, humane, and meticulously researched exploration of dictatorial power in Africa. "Dictatorland" is more than a book—it is a wake-up call to the world about the consequences of unchecked power and greed. Don't miss your chance to uncover the secrets that have shaped the modern history of the continent.
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