Totalitarianism is important in some settings because it gives the power to the government, the military and the political parties. It does not allow one single person or single unit complete control over all of the governmental issues. read more
In the broadest sense, totalitarianism is characterized by strong central rule that attempts to control and direct all aspects of individual life through coercion and repression. Historical examples of such centralized totalitarian rule include the Mauryan dynasty of India (c. 321–c. 185 bce), the Qin dynasty of China (221–207 bce), and the reign of Zulu chief Shaka (c. 1816–28). read more