Many people think they can do a better job running a
country than politicians — but few actually give it a go. What
happens when political disagreement pushes to the point
of no return? When a person has a dream of what their
ideal country would be, and then tries to create it? A place
where there is no monarchy, or no taxes, or no government
regulation...
There are around 130 of these countries — better known as
micronations — across the globe. One third of them are in
Australia. Harry Hobbs and George Williams take us into
some of the most prominent and fascinating micronations
around the world, including the Principality of Hutt River,
the Principality of Sealand, the Republic of Minerva, the
Principality of New Utopia and more.
How to Rule Your Own Country
is a lively account of the
people who decide that ‘enough is enough’ and create their own nation.