Conspiracies and coups have existed ever since humankind started pursuing politics. In every era, ambitious people challenged the legitimate ruler of the throne. A crisis of power—economic, political—is fertile ground for a coup, especially a military one. Populist promises of a paradise life are given out generously. But as a rule, once power is achieved, it forgets its promises.
The key is to protect oneself from potential opponents capable of carrying out a new coup.
About the greatest conspiracies and coups in world history—from the Ancient East to the newest history of the USSR and the USA—this book tells.