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The Dark Legacy of Nicolae Ceaușescu: Romania's Infamous Dictator
Nicolae Ceaușescu remains one of the most notorious figures in 20th-century dictatorial history. Revered and reviled in equal measure, his leadership marked a transformative chapter in Romania's narrative, characterized by a devastating cult of personality that left the nation reeling in its wake. Like many dictators, Ceaușescu was driven by an obsession for power, a distorted sense of nationalism, and a vision that led to both rapid industrialization and catastrophic human suffering.