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The Rise and Fall of Monarchies in the Modern World
The Rise and Fall of Monarchies in the Modern World
<p>The 20th century witnessed the dramatic fall of long-standing monarchies across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. This course explores the forces behind their decline and why some royal systems
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Horrible Hollywood: Scandals, Secrets and the Dark Side of the Movie Studios
Horrible Hollywood: Scandals, Secrets and the Dark Side of the Movie Studios
<p>Behind the glamour of Hollywood's golden age lay a world of fierce rivalries, scandals, exploitation and personal tragedy. This course explores some of the darker episodes in the history of the
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The Politics of Vengeance: When Politics Becomes Personal
The Politics of Vengeance: When Politics Becomes Personal
<p>Political life is often driven not only by ideas and policies but also by emotions such as resentment, grievance and revenge. This course explores the politics of vengeance and examines how
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The Politics of State Secrets
The Politics of State Secrets
<p>Authoritarian governments are not the only ones that keep secrets. Democratic governments also keep secrets and refuse to release classified documents despite freedom of information (FOI) laws,
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