Marionettes : Xlibris Us : 9781664119086 : 1664119086 : 30 Jul 2020 : The March of World Powers through history . . . Marionettes-a relationship. . ? The author deals with the age-long and futile efforts of world powers; their terrible failure is intriguingly examined. The supposed purpose of world governments: Govern so as to produce a secure and peaceful world. The quandary: Intelligent, well-educated people govern; they are the best and wisest available-they have all failed. How is it possible? Over and over again, century after century-worse and worse failure to bring the desired peace and security. Why. . ? That question: All types of governments have existed and passed out of existence. The question is forced upon us: if those that govern have all of the qualifications necessary to produce peace and security why do they fail? Aren't they powerful enough? It causes one to wonder; could there be some opposing forces more powerful than they are? The answer: Can historical facts show