The king whisperers
Subtitle: power behind the throne, from Rasputin to Rove
By: Kerwin Swint
Publisher: Union Square/Sterling Co.
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 328
ISBN-13: 9781402772016
Subjects: Kings and rulers; Generals; Revolutionaries; History; Manipulative behavior; Spies; Politicians; World politics; Political consultants; Power (Social sciences); Biography; Case studies
Other titles: Power behind the throne, from Rasputn to Rove
Description: Throughout history, behind so many de facto rulers, there can often be found a shadowy puppet-master pulling the strings. From spies, silver-tongued devils and the truly evil, this is a brilliant tapestry of behind-the-scenes schemers of all shapes and sizes.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-321) and index.
Table of contents: title: The Machiavellians; title: Empire builders; title: King makers; title: Spies; title: Silver-tongued devils; title: The generals; title: The rebels; title: The truly evil; title: The fixers; title: Schemers.