Dictatorship Collection (page 7)

Sylla, (c138 BC-78 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sylla, (c138 BC-78 BC), 1830. Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix (c138 BC-78 BC), known commonly as Sulla, Roman general and statesman, held office of consul twice and revived the dictatorship

Caesar Addressing the Malcontent Legions in the Campus Martius, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Caesar Addressing the Malcontent Legions in the Campus Martius, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier

King Alphonse XIII with General Primo de Rivera the day of the establishment of the Military Board, 1923, besides them, Caralcanti, Mayandin, Berenguer, Saro, Daban, Ruiz del Portal, Navarro

Cincinnatus chosen Dictator, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Cincinnatus chosen Dictator, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Consulate, 1882-1884. On 9 November 1799, which was 18 Brumaire, Year VIII under the French Republican Calendar, General Napoleon Bonaparte overthrew the government of the Directory

Bonus of the Revolution, (19th century), 1920s
Bonus of the revolution.The revolutionary junta of New York issued the so-called revolutionary bonds that earned an interest of ten percent, signed by Gaspar Betancourt as President

The victory of socialism in the USSR is guaranteed, poster, 1932. Artist: Gustav Klutsis
The victory of socialism in the USSR is guaranteed, poster, 1932. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Napoleon Bonaparte as First Consul of France, 1803-1804. Artist: Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres
Napoleon Bonaparte as First Consul of France, 1803-1804. Napoleon (1769-1821) enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army

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Dictatorship: A Tale of Power and Oppression Throughout history, the world has witnessed the rise and fall of numerous dictators who have left an indelible mark on society. From Napoleon Bonaparte to Francisco Franco, these figures have shaped nations and altered the course of history. However, their reigns were often marred by brutality, suppression, and a disregard for human rights. In World War II, a British poster titled "Tittle Tattle Lost the Battle" warned against careless talk that could aid dictatorships. It served as a reminder that even seemingly innocent conversations could inadvertently support oppressive regimes. One such regime was led by Napoleon Bonaparte in 19th-century France. As both a general and emperor, his rule was marked by military conquests but also highlighted his thirst for power and control. The Barcelona International Exhibition poster from 1929 showcased Spain's attempt to present itself as progressive under dictatorship. However, beneath this facade lay an authoritarian regime that stifled dissenting voices. Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin's alliance during Lenin's final years demonstrated how one dictator can pave the way for another. Their meeting at Lenin's villa in Gorki symbolized the transition from one autocratic leader to another within Russia. Spain experienced its own dark period with Francisco Franco's dictatorship after World War II. The post-war era saw widespread repression as Franco consolidated power through censorship and political persecution. The Valley of the Fallen in Spain stands as a haunting reminder of Franco's legacy – a massive monument built using forced labor where victims of his regime are buried alongside him. This site serves as a chilling testament to the horrors inflicted upon those who opposed dictatorial rule. Lenin’s leadership in Russia ushered in communism but also established an iron grip on society through totalitarianism. His ideology may have promised equality but ultimately resulted in further oppression under Stalin’s rule.