Sex Lives of the Dictators
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| Rating | : | 4.90 (524 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1853755451 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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Prion’s internationally bestselling Sex Lives series presents lighthearted accounts of the sexual escapades of major figures in history, politics, religion, the arts, and film. Napoleon said "Not tonight, Josephine," but only because he was busy entertaining other women. Irreverent and gossipy, the books are packed with carnal tidbits and eye-opening revelations. Power corruptsabsolute power is even more fun. Lenin returned to Russia in the closed train in 1917 with his wife and two mistresses, and Benito serenaded his conquests with a violin. And Hitler? Well, as you would expect, he was just plain weird. Sex Lives of the Dictators is a look at the bedroom antics of the most powerful, and some of the most evil, men in history. Five of his lovers committed suicide because of his questionable practices.
Irreverent and gossipy, the books are packed with carnal tidbits and eye–opening revelations. From the Publisher Prion’s internationally best–selling Sex Lives series presents lighthearted accounts of the sexual escapades of major figures in history, politics, religion, the arts, and the Silver Screen.
. Nigel Cawthorne has been a writer and editor for 25 years and has written, contributed to and edited more than 60 books on a wide range of subjects
Like the Enquirer M. E. Motto I wouldn't say this book is a stomach-turner. Rather, it reads more like a salacious novel, or some daily celebrity mag You read it and think to yourself - could that REALLY be true? It seems so gossipy in some spots you wonder. But, it is an interesting read. The parts on Mussolini and Napoleon do read very well, the parts on Hitler and Mao a bit over the top. Some of the inferences - like all of the Nazi elite being gay - seems too much. Adds new meaning to men of power. Did you ever picture Hitler as a great lover? Think of napoleon has someone women swooned over? Imagine Castro as a playboy? Well then you might want to take the time and read Nigel Cawthorne's Sex Lives of the Great Dictators.Take a look at what men of power did to make women come at their beckon call. See how the powerful and ruthless tyrants controlled the fairer sex. Read about the exploits of those who ruled with an iron fist, but in. Disgusting Although I do not have a weak stomach, this book is one of the most disgusting books I have ever read. Especially the chapters on Mao Tse-tung and Hitler are repellent. The chapter on Mussolini is the only one that has some "funny" passages. Il Duce "rarely bothered with a bed, preferring to do it on the floor or against the edge of his desk. The act was perfunctory. He would not bother to take off his trousers or his shoes. The whole thi