Geography of power, the: steppes and the deep roots of autocracy
Auteur :
Thompson, William R. / Zakhirova, Leila
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781009783750
Date de publication :
3 sept. 2026
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Why do autocracies concentrate between Siberia and Central Africa? This book explores how geography, nomadic-sedentary conflicts and political economy shaped enduring authoritarian patterns, reinforcing power across half the globe while leaving the remainder largely untouched. A compelling, interdisciplinary analysis of the deep roots of autocracy.