Lords of Creation The Demented World of Men in Power

"In this highly controversial book, Margaret Cook undertakes a fascinating study of the patterns of behaviour of men in power throughout history. The results are alarming: the demeanour of elected rulers, tyrants and military leaders bears astonishing similarities and converges on a dangerous path towards egocentrism and iron control, spreading mayhem along the way. Lord Acton stated that power tends to corrupt, but Margaret Cook concludes that it actually causes men to revert to primitive patterns of conduct." - dustjacket.