In this section of a chapter in William Morey's 1901 textbook, you'll discover the changes Sulla made in the government of Rome.

A joint English and Spanish site commemorating those who "disappeared" during military dictatorship in Argentina. Site is mostly in Spanish. Be sure to check out the Wall of Memory, where you will find over 1,000 photos of people who...

Articles from writers and famous Spaniards about the dictatorship of Franco and the Transition towards democracy after the death of the dictator.

This site provides an article which discusses the rule and leadership of Robert Mugabe, the Marxist leader of Zimbabwe. Author comments on the methods used by Mugabe and his party to stay in power.

This article gives a great overview of the effects of the Great Depression all over the world. Find the four main responses of various countries to the depression, and see how some of these responses brought about World War II.

The Congo is rich in raw materials which make it a haven for unscrupulous rulers looking for wealth. From King Leopold to Mobutu, the people of the Congo have suffered under brutal dictatorships. Read the following synopsis and view...

This PBS Commanding Heights site offers a timeline of historical and political events in Peru from 1910 to 2003.

Tells the story of the attack on US Rangers in 1993 in Mogadishu and traces our foreign policy in Somalia.

This site briefly describes the leader of the White Army, Alexander Kolchak, and the reasons for its defeat.

This site dicusses information about how the people of Africa end up electing dictators and discusses the problems with corrupt and disorganized election processes as well as past issuesconcerning democracy in African countries.

An account of the rise of totalitarianism with the despotic, brutal leadership of both Stalin and Hitler depicted.