In this article, three books related to power were analyzed: Kitami Masao’s “ The Swordless Samurai ”, Han Feitzu’s Book of Law and Order ” N. Machiavelli’s Prince ”. main judgments highlighted conclusions drawn on how each author understands the power. Similar opposite compared. Also, reasons for fundamental differences between these ideas are identified. Analysis a religious basis was made us...

The article presents the actual historiographical situation on problem of determining causes and factors death USSR. presentation a diverse palette views fac-tors USSR demise is accompanied by arguments author's judgments correctness available assessments historians social scientists. At same time, aim to show fundamental imbalance socio-economic system real socialism. reasons for non-viability...