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Enlightened Rule - Portraits of Six Exceptional Twentieth Century Premiers (Paperback, New edition)
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Enlightened Rule - Portraits of Six Exceptional Twentieth Century Premiers (Paperback, New edition)
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The twentieth century has been called an 'age of catastrophe',
characterized by devastating wars and a general poverty of
leadership at government level. This book, written in a more
optimistic vein, offers biographical essays on six twentieth
century heads of government - three from Latin America, and one
each from Africa, Asia and Europe - who were exceptions to the
norm. During their terms of office each displayed admirable
qualities: moral authority, integrity, an egalitarian spirit, and a
firm commitment to democracy, human rights, social justice and
international peace. They shunned personality cults, grandiosity
and conspicuous consumption. Their governance was shaped by high
ideals, in the tradition of democratic socialism or social
democracy, but also marked by pragmatism and an awareness that the
realization of these ideals was not always practicable. Although
some of the six became iconic, venerated figures, none of them are
presented here as 'heroes' or 'great leaders'. Each had failings
and flaws, and each has been subject to critique. They are rather
presented as government heads whose leadership has been worthy of
deep respect and admiration. Had other premiers emulated their
style of governance, twentieth century history would have taken a
very different course.
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