8 Rise and Fall

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. CONTENTS v
3. Map vi
4. PREFACE xi
5. 1 Chart a Path to Power 1
6. 2 Weigh Costs and Benefits 20
7. 3 Assess Thy Rivals 39
8. 4 Watch and Be Watched 60
9. 5 Build Alliances 75
10. 6 Cement the Hold 96
11. 7 Survive the Battles 117
12. 8 Rise and Fall 139
13. AFTERWORD 153
14. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 157
15. NOTES 159
16. INDEX 179