Learn from the past
The combination of a "God Against the Gods" and "Return To Thebes" tells the story of Ancient Egypt about what happens when a Ruler/Leader attempts to make a "Fundamental Change" in one grand move when to proper way to make such changes is incremental and within the social and economic framework of the Country. Alan Drury story about "Advise and Consent" tells the same story as it works through the personalities of our Senators.