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The Rise of the Dictators

The Rise of the Dictators

Dictator, despot, authoritarian or strong man, whatever you call them they all have one thing in common – the pursuit of absolute power.

2024 · 1 season · 6 eps · ★ 6.0 · Documentary, War & Politics

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The story of Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, and Josef Stalin; but also reveals those strong men, autocrats, and despots that followed in their footsteps. How did these men take absolute power, and what did they do with it? ‘Rise of the Dictators’ provides a compelling insight into the fragility of democracy, and the frightening resilience of authoritarianism.

Directed by Nik Wansbrough

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