Bad governments and harsh rulers speak for themselves, and if we let technology get out of control, we may end up controlled by it.

Those Romans were harsh rulers but fond of lavish entertainments.

'He is a harsh ruler, and claims to be descended from the prophet who discovered the Well of Life.'

He was a harsh and effective ruler, who cleared all Orthodox Christian liturgic remnants in favour of Papal standards.

Olaf, a rather harsh ruler and prone to rough treatment of his enemies, ironically became Norway's patron saint.

He was a harsh ruler and was not very liked.

Strong but harsh ruler, and able administrator.

Considered by contemporaries to be a harsh but effective ruler, Henry skilfully manipulated the barons in England and Normandy.

Henry was a harsh, firm ruler, but not excessively so by the standards of the day.

"You are a harsh ruler," said Han Feitzu.