Many are interested only in administrative details and self aggrandizement. |
Simple territorial aggrandizement has not, for the most part, brought about total commitments to war. |
And at no time did personal aggrandizement or recognition or reward figure in such deeds. |
It is often said that the 20th century dealt harshly with legislatures, leading to executive aggrandizement. |
In every case the ruler has sought his own aggrandizement and greater power. |
Rather, they serve as a modality for oppression, expropriation, corruption and personal aggrandizement. |