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The Hollow Crown
Shakespeare on How Leaders Rise, Rule, and Fall
Book • 2023
In *The Hollow Crown*, Eliot A. Cohen uses Shakespeare's plays to provide insights into the dynamics of power and leadership.
He draws parallels between Shakespearean characters and historical figures, offering a unique perspective on how leaders acquire, exercise, and lose power.
The book is particularly relevant for those interested in international relations and great-power politics.
He draws parallels between Shakespearean characters and historical figures, offering a unique perspective on how leaders acquire, exercise, and lose power.
The book is particularly relevant for those interested in international relations and great-power politics.
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as the book he wrote about what leaders can learn from Shakespeare.


Eliot Cohen

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, exploring Shakespeare's insights on leadership and power.


Eliot Cohen

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Shakespeare on How Leaders Rise, Rule, and Fall
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as a book exploring Shakespeare's plays and their relation to power and politics.


Jordan Schneider

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's earlier books establishing his expertise on military history and strategy.


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in the introduction of the podcast.


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, this book given by a friend offers Shakespeare's observations of different leaders.

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as a thoughtful book on Shakespeare and leadership.


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as extracurricular reading to enhance this season of the podcast.


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when advertising signed editions of his own book available via Millennia Books and Patreon discounts.


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