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Event Description
The twentieth century was one of paradoxes. On the one hand, it saw some of the most remarkable breakthroughs in science, technology, health & welfare and broader human progress. On the other, it witnessed the rise of numerous totalitarian regimes which left previously unimaginable scars on entire cultures and continents. In this series of four talks, Simon will chart the rise and fall of four C20 dictators: Benito Mussolini, Josef Stalin, Adolf Hitler and Francisco Franco. What led to the ascendency of these four brutal men, how did they secure and maintain their hold on power, what brought about their demise, and what can we learn from these dark histories? By ranging across the historical context of their lives, their personal characters, and the political frameworks in which they operated, Dr Simon Gregor will examine the life and times of some of the last century’s most brutal and notorious leaders.
Week 1: Benito Mussolini
Week 2: Josef Stalin
Week 3: Adolf Hitler
Week 4: Francisco Franco
- Duration: 60 mins x 4
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Meet the Host, Dr Simon Gregor
Dr Simon Gregor is a historian and tour guide. After completing his first degree in English Literature at the University of Cambridge, he worked for about 18 years as a civil servant. He went on to train and work as a tour guide, leading history, literature and cultural tours across Europe. He took his PhD in history at the University of Wolverhampton, and lectures regularly both in person and online. He has a passion for bringing history to life, in particular by looking at the human stories and impacts which lie behind the sweeping changes of political and social history.
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