Caesarism
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But its inevitable outcome, he argues, is mob rule, bitter factional division, the debasement of civic culture and finally some version of Caesarism.
From Salon ● Jan. 5, 2025
For Anton, the coming of Caesarism — defined as “authoritarian one-man rule partially legitimized by necessity” — appears almost historically determined.
From Salon ● Jan. 20, 2024
So the irony is that — it’s like Caesar, you know: Caesar died, Caesarism won.
From New York Times ● Oct. 22, 2010
The fatal flaw in the Soviet government is its principle of Caesarism.
From Time Magazine Archive
In fact, we are at this moment rather in danger of something of the kind, and these revivals of Caesarism are not wholly out of season.
From Lectures and Essays by Smith, Goldwin
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