How to Be a Successful Tyrant (The Megalomaniac Manifesto) by Larken Rose

by Larken Rose

Cartoon illustrations. "In a town that produces interesting people (Bryn Athyn), Larken Rose catapulted above the rest by challenging the federal government to refute his reading of the tax code and answer his questions before he would give them another dime. In 2002, he produced a video explaining his research and conclusions. The video sold briskly for several years until the government railroaded the 37-year-old upstart into federal prison. His Conclusions were never refuted. "
"Before going to prison, Rose lived with his wifeTessa and daughter Elyssa in a modest homein Pennsylvania, where they count the days until he returns."

Genres: History

276 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Larken Rose is an outspoken advocate of the principles of self-ownership, non-aggression and a stateless society, and is the author of a number of books (including "The Most Dangerous Superstition") and creator of numerous articles and videos.

Reviews

[Nathan Titus · Rating 4 out of 5]

A must read for anyone trying to take over the world and control the lives of everyone. The author doesn't think highly of people like that, but as he advises: "you will also be completely evil, but don't let that stop you." That alone is excellent advice for any would-be tyrant, enough to start down the road to success.

Also a must read for anyone who does not want to be controlled by the type of person described above.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is written tongue-in-cheek as instructions for a would-be tyrant. What it really does is reveal all the tricks tyrants use to get you under their power. It also contains numerous quotations that libertarians/anarchists will love. I would buy it just to have all those quotes on hand.

Available online at larkenrose.com.

[Private Account · Rating 5 out of 5]

A rather hilarious way to critique the state with very clear thinking--informative and entertaining. Far more useful than The Prince or the 48 Laws of Power since this guy actually admits what he is really saying and doesn't try to hide it from the reader :)

[Charles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Non-ironical filter with which to view your situation, no matter where in the world you live. Are you free? Are you really? It's not likely. Unless you're the aspiring tyrant laughing at those that read this book knowing nothing will be done about your abuses.

[Shehzad Qureshi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sadly out of print

[Imran Pasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informative!!

[Abdulrahman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book.