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King Of The Mountain: The Nature Of Political Leadership
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People May Choose To Ignore Their Animal Heritage By Interpreting Their Behavior As Divinely Inspired, Socially Purposeful, Or Even Selfserving, All Of Which They Attribute To Being Human, But They Masticate, Fornicate, And Procreate, Much As Chimps And Apes Do, So They Should Have Little Cause To Get Upset If They Learn That They Act Like Other Primates When They Politically Agitate, Debate, Abdicate, Placate, And Administrate, Too.King Of The Mountain Presents The Startling Findings Of Arnold M. Ludwig'S Eighteenyear Investigation Into Why People Want To Rule. The Answer May Seem Obviouspower, Privilege, And Perksbut Any Adequate Answer Also Needs To Explain Why So Many Rulers Cling To Power Even When They Are Miserable, Trust Nobody, Feel Besieged, And Face Almost Certain Death. Ludwig'S Results Suggest That Leaders Of Nations Tend To Act Remarkably Like Monkeys And Apes In The Way They Come To Power, Govern, And Rule.Profiling Every Ruler Of A Recognized Country In The Twentieth Centuryover 1,900 People In Allludwig Establishes How Rulers Came To Power, How They Lost Power, The Dangers They Faced, And The Odds Of Their Being Assassinated, Committing Suicide, Or Dying A Natural Death. Then, Concentrating On A Smaller Subset Of 377 Rulers For Whom More Extensive Personal Information Was Available, He Compares Six Different Kinds Of Leaders, Examining Their Characteristics, Their Childhoods, And Their Mental Stability Or Instability To Identify The Main Predictors Of Later Political Success.Ludwig'S Penetrating Observations, Though Presented In A Lighthearted And Entertaining Way, Offer Important Insight Into Why Humans Have Engaged In War Throughout Recorded History As Well As Suggesting How They Might Live Together In Peace.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'King of the Mountain: The Nature of Political Leadership' about? A: 'King of the Mountain' explores the motivations behind political leadership, drawing parallels between human rulers and primates. It presents findings from Arnold M. Ludwig's extensive research on over 1,900 rulers, examining how they gain and maintain power.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'King of the Mountain' is Arnold M. Ludwig, who conducted an eighteen-year investigation into political leadership.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the nature of power, the psychological traits of leaders, and the similarities between human political behavior and that of primates. The book also discusses the consequences of leadership and the historical context of war.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'King of the Mountain' contains 490 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: This book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', ensuring that it is still readable and intact.
- Q: When was 'King of the Mountain' published? A: 'King of the Mountain' was published on May 3, 2002.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there any specific audience for this book? A: 'King of the Mountain' is suitable for readers interested in political science, psychology, and the dynamics of leadership.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations or graphics? A: The product details do not specify any illustrations or graphics included in the book.
- Q: What insights does the book provide about historical leaders? A: The book profiles the lives of over 1,900 rulers, detailing how they acquired power, the challenges they faced, and their fates, offering a unique perspective on leadership and governance.