Napoleon’s marshals and President Trump’s civil servants

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Oct 19, 202642:25Society & Culture

What happens when the relationship between leaders and those entrusted to implement policy breaks down? On Radio 4's weekly discussion programme, Adam Rutherford is joined by three guests to explore power, loyalty and th...

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