The Unoffical Guide to Taking over the World

...without screwing up!

Irene, help me fix some of these and come up with more steps, it's late and I'm mind-blank! And they're not in any particular order either...

0. Know your history. Or you will fail (and I'm not just talking about history class!)
1. Gain power. It helps if you can gain control within your own country. Political savvyness helps here. Or you could just take over the military and use that to overthrow the country..
2. Once power is gained, start expanding your Empire. We recommend that you take on France first.
3. Once you have conqured a sizeable territory, DO NOT follow the examples of Hitler and Napoleon and attack Russia.*
*note: If you that you it is absolutely essential and you MUST attack Russia, be sure to follow in Genghis Khan's footsteps instead.
4. Treat your people equally, with fair laws so they don't revolt.
5. Spread rumors about all the AWFUL, TERRIBLE, HORRIFYING things your armies and soldiers will do to those you conquer.
6. It helps to have an army at your disposal. Calvary is a good thing!
7.???