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According to Encyclopedia Britannica, the Soviet Union during the period of Joseph Stalin's rule was a "modern example" of a totalitarian state, being among "the first examples of decentralized or popular totalitarianism, in which the state achieved overwhelming popular support for its leadership."
Plan of Cuernavaca in Mexico: With the support of the Mexican Army and clergy, President Santa Anna performs a self-coup in which he declares himself dictator, dissolves congress and ends Gómez Farías' progressive reforms. This event culminated in Mexico's transition from a federal republic to a centralist system. [14]
The Optimates were once again victorious and Sulla established himself as Dictator of Rome. [40] 80–71 BC Sertorian War: Hispania, Roman Republic: Populares: The war ended after the Populares leader Quintus Sertorius was assassinated by Marcus Perperna Vento, who was then promptly defeated by Pompey. [41] 77 BC Lepidus' rebellion: Italy ...
We collected old photos of major leaders and dictators, past and current, ... 25 world leaders and dictators when they were young. Show comments. Advertisement. Advertisement. In Other News.
The plotters ousted President Makarios III and replaced him with pro-Enosis (Greek irridentist) nationalist Nikos Sampson as dictator. The Sampson regime was described as a puppet state, whose ultimate aim was the annexation of the island by Greece [92] [93] Dương Văn Minh South Vietnam: President North Vietnam: 30 April 1975 Fall of Saigon
These timelines of world history detail recorded events since the creation of writing roughly 5000 years ago to the present day. For events from c. 3200 BC – c. 500 see: Timeline of ancient history; For events from c. 500 – c. 1499, see: Timeline of post-classical history; For events from c. 1500, see: Timelines of modern history
The majority fall short of Hitler or Stalin, but history is rife with oppressors, war criminals, sadists, sociopaths, and morally complacent individuals 22 brutal dictators you've never heard of ...
The Nazi Party then began to eliminate all sources of political opposition and it also began to consolidate its power. Hindenburg died on 2 August 1934 and Hitler became dictator of Germany by merging the offices and powers of the Chancellery and the Presidency. Genocide and mass murder became hallmarks of the regime.