Power & greed: a short history of the world
History
Human-narrated audio
Summary
In spite of the efforts of leaders to offer principles of structure and order to societies, history has been shaped by Grand Acquisitors who have broken society's rules in order to gain power. Brief sketches of the rule-makers are offered,… including Moses, Solon, and Jesus; then history's Grand Acquisitors are surveyed, ranging from the Roman empress Agrippina, to those involved in the conquest of Latin America, to today's corporate exploitation of postcolonial countries. 2002.
Title Details
ISBN
9781841195575
Publisher
Constable
Copyright Date
2002
Book number
2413927
Audio details for CELA title
Narrator
Bonnie Horton
Duration
9 hours 32 minutes 13 seconds
Audio producer
CNIB, 2006.