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The Case for Democracy: The Power of Freedom to Overcome Tyranny and Terror

Natan Sharansky, the famous Soviet dissident who spent a decade in gulags, has authored his vision for defeating terrorists worldwide: launching a flood of democratic initiatives, especially in totalitarian regimes. This book, which gained the attention of President Bush and his administration, outlines Sharansky's strategies - based on personal experience - for making the world a safer place.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 303 pages

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