Why rulers rule -- It's a man's world -- The perks of power -- A dangerous game -- Rearing rulers -- Little acorns into mighty oaks -- Of sound mind?? -- The measure of political greatness -- The seven pillars of greatness -- Warmongers or peacemakers? -- Appendix A: Sample of rulers -- Appendix B: Methodology -- Appendix C: Data collection and statistics -- Appendix D: Political greatness scale