Saddam Hussein

This episode of "The Dictator's Playbook" examines the regime of Iraq's Saddam Hussein. Learn how the tyrant seized power and maintained it for almost 30 years.

Other Authors: Infobase,, Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
Format: Video
Language: English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : PBS, [2019]
Distributed by Infobase,
Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 video file (53 min., 48 sec)) : sound, color.
Series: Dictator's Playbook.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: Saddam Hussein (3:12);
  • Using Violence (8:10);
  • Creating a Myth (4:03);
  • Controlling the Secret Police (5:20);
  • Controlling the Elites (6:34);
  • Creating an Enemy (6:01);
  • Creating Terror (3:56);
  • Propaganda (7:05);
  • Hussein's Capture (8:55);
  • Credits: Saddam Hussein (0:32);