Book
The king whisperers : power behind the throne, from Rasputin to Rove
Publication Information
New York, NY : Union Square, c2011.
Physical Description
vii, 328 p. ; 24 cm.
Summary
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.
Contents
- The Machiavellians
- Empire builders
- King makers
- Spies
- Silver-tongued devils
- The generals
- The rebels
- The truly evil
- The fixers
- Schemers.