The Myth of the Strong Leader

by Archie Brown · 2014

Archie Brown's argument that effective political leadership often depends on persuasion, collaboration, and delegation rather than strongman rule.

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Archie Brown · Political historian

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Archie BrownPolitical historian

Author of The Myth of the Strong Leader.

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Bill Gates Co-founder, Microsoft; philanthropist

Recommended TIME report of Gates Notes list article

Documented citation: The subject of this 2014 book by international-relations scholar Archie Brown made it an especially relevant read during the recent U.S. presidential election.

Documented citation Recommended article Bill Gates Picked These Books as the Best of 2016

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TIME · 2016-12-05 · accessed 2026-06-22

TIME reports that Gates selected five top reads of 2016 from Gates Notes and identifies The Myth of the Strong Leader by Archie Brown as one of the picks.

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Recommended · TIME report of Gates Notes list · article Source 2016-12-05