Since the birth of mankind there has been a military. As the military grew so did the abuses of its power. When the abuses are institutionalized as they were during the Third Republic of France, and as some might believe, today, empires can suffer. Lionel Decle, journalist, explorer and scientist, exposes the intimidating and bullying tactics, the misuse of power and the corruption and discrimination inherent in a closed system. A riveting and important book.