10 Most Ruthless Politicians in History

Political parties should be the representation of the people to the government. However, there are times when their goals for power, idealism and greed take precedence while relegating the concerns of the people to the backseat. It can also become callous when opposing parties use the people as pawns in their struggles. Here are the most ruthless politicians in history I have found on the Insidermonkey. Take a look, if you are interested.

Some people make horrible decisions, others are just bad presidents, a few are bloodthirsty, many are extremists, a couple are warmongers, and all of these guys are a mix. Ten of our political leaders in the last 130 years have been the architects of the most horrific genocides, systematic murders, blockades, brutal wars, and policy reforms history has ever recorded. Where to begin? Maybe an icebreaker for you next dinner party? Did you know the word “genocide” was coined in 1943 to describe when the Armenians were slaughtered haphazardly by Turkish leader Ismail Enver? Until then there was no specific word for it in our language. It makes me think about how much more cognizant we’ve become in this last century to these events. So, a quick toast between you and I to a more peaceable future where less of what follows below is allowed to happen. Unfortunately for society there was too many for them all to fit on the list.

But you should know that there were some good leaders as well. And they made remarkable change to their nation. Check out the greatest empires in history to know more about them.