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Lord (Conrad) Black’s Remarkable Historical Erudition | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

The Secrets of Statecraft

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The Comparison of Democratic Strengths and Historical Leadership Flaws

This chapter examines the benefits of democracy in addressing mediocrity and corruption, contrasting it with historical examples from ancient Rome. It underscores the necessity of capable leadership for effective governance while acknowledging the limitations of a purely democratic system.

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