Despotism
alternative label: Autocracy
alternative label: Absolutism
alternative label: Tyranny
note: Here are entered works on rule by a monarch with absolute, unlimited power. Works on government by a non-monarchical ruler with absolute, unlimited power are entered under [Dictatorship.]
broader: Authoritarianism
created: 2003-12-12T00:00:00
related: Dictatorship
related: Totalitarianism
member: collection LCSH General
member: collection SubdivideGeographicalIndirect
member: collection LCSHAuthorizedHeadings
in scheme: lcsh
example: Note under [Dictatorship]
notation: JC381
type: Concept
modified: 2008-09-09T07:31:26

Dictatorship
notation: JC495
type: Concept
related: Despotism

Authoritarianism
type: Concept

Totalitarianism
notation: JC480-JC481
type: Concept
related: Despotism