Dictatorship Collection (page 8)

Juan Carlos I. Succession of Franco, 1969
Prince Juan Carlos is designed by Francisco Franco successor to the Head of State as a future King. July 21, 1969

Soviet World War II poster on the Anglo-American-Soviet alliance
WORLD WAR II: SOVIET POSTER. Soviet World War II poster on the Anglo-American-Soviet alliance

Critias (460-403 BC). Engraving. Colored
Critias (460-403 BC). Greek sophist. One of the Thirty Tyrants. Engraving. Colored

Titus Manlius Torquatus decide the fate of Rome in a fight a
History of Gaul. Titus Manlius Torquatus (Consul 347 B.C.) decide the fate of Rome in a fight against a Gallic warrior. Miniature of the 15th century. Chateau de Chantilly. France

Spain (20th c. ). Francos dictatorship
SPAIN. Barcelona. Plaza de Espa񡮠 Cars Seat 600 parked on Maria Cristina Avenue. Picture of the early 1960s

BERLIN AIRLIFT, 1948. Berliners watching the arrival and departure of Allied airlift freighters at Templehof Air Base 3 months after the beginning of the Soviet blockade of Berlin on 1 April 1948

CORONATION OF NAPOLEON I. The Consecration of the Emperor Napoleon and the Coronation of Empress Josephine on December 2, 1804. Detail on canvas, 1805-07, by Jacques Louis David

VLADIMIR LENIN (1870-1924). Vladimir Ilich Ulyanov, known as Lenin. Russian Communist leader. Lenin with his wife, Nadezhda Krupskaya, at their Gorki villa in 1922

PORFIRIO DIAZ (1830-1915). Mexican general and statesman. Photographed c1910

Chinese Communist leader. Chinese oil painting
MAO TSE-TUNG (1893-1976). Chinese Communist leader. Chinese oil painting

Follow This Workers Example / Produce More for the Front. Soviet World War II poster, 1942
WWII: RUSSIAN POSTER, 1942. Follow This Workers Example/Produce More for the Front. Soviet World War II poster, 1942

Congratulations from One Who Knows. Cartoon by David Low, 1944, depicting a Russian soldier congratulating his British
WORLD WAR II: D-DAY, 1944. Congratulations from One Who Knows. Cartoon by David Low, 1944, depicting a Russian soldier congratulating his British

The Year of Proletarian Dictatorship, October 1917-1918. Soviet propaganda poster by Alexandre Apsit

General George Washington Resigning his Commission : On 23 December 1793 he resigned his commission to Congress meeting in Annapolis

Spain. Referendum of 1966
Spain. Franco dictatorship. Referendum of December 14, 1966. Poster in favor of yes

NO-DO. Franco Regime news and documentaries. Spain

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The Cortes Generales proclaimed Juan Carlos King of Spain. 22/11/1975

JUAN CARLOS I of Spain (1938). King of Spain from 1975. The Cortes Generales proclaimed Juan Carlos King of Spain. 22/11/1975

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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.