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In the Shadow of Power: Influence and Spin Down the Centuries
Bob Whittington
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Description for In the Shadow of Power: Influence and Spin Down the Centuries
Paperback. A selection of some of the most influential advisers from 400BC to the present day. Provides an insight into some of the most important and yet often unnoticed men and women in history from around the world. Explores the characteristics that make these the best fixers and manipulators Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: HBG; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 140 x 216 x 13. Weight in Grams: 316.
From Alexander the Great to Saddam Hussein, from Cardinal Richelieu and Howard Hughes to Martin Luther King and Pope Benedict, emperors and tycoons, presidents and popes, they have all had a right hand man - or woman - at their side advising, sometimes influencing and occasionally manipulating. The operating style of the 'fixer' or eminence grise has changed throughout history from one of absolute discretion as adviser to overt spinning with even a desire to share in some of the 'fame', but their presence has always been a constant theme. In The Shadow of Power throws ... Read more
From Alexander the Great to Saddam Hussein, from Cardinal Richelieu and Howard Hughes to Martin Luther King and Pope Benedict, emperors and tycoons, presidents and popes, they have all had a right hand man - or woman - at their side advising, sometimes influencing and occasionally manipulating. The operating style of the 'fixer' or eminence grise has changed throughout history from one of absolute discretion as adviser to overt spinning with even a desire to share in some of the 'fame', but their presence has always been a constant theme. In The Shadow of Power throws ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Whittles Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Weight
316 g
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
Caithness, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781849950480
SKU
V9781849950480
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About Bob Whittington
Bob Whittington, a former journalist in newspapers, BBC and ITN, has written books on current affairs as well as novels and biographies in his own name and as a ghost writer. (www.bobwhittington.com)
Reviews for In the Shadow of Power: Influence and Spin Down the Centuries
'Book tells tale of the 'fixers' behind scenes ... Malcolm Macdonald, referred to by Zhou Enlai, the First Premier of the People's Republic of China, as "the only capitalist we can trust" was the inspiration for Mr Whittington's book...' Courier (Sussex) '...a fascinating book...tells the story of many advisors and spin doctors down the ages who assisted the good ... Read more