Would Duke Leto have done better?

Just to parce this i'm a movie fan who is just getting into the books (yep sorry i'm one of those) but from what I understand through osmosis Paul's acension to leading the Fremen is much more brutal and manipulative in the books.

Even if he isn't happy about it he views it as a necessary evil for the greater good of his house and Arakis.

Had his father lived do you guys think he would agree with Paul's methods or would he have tried a more strategic, diplpmatic approach and do you guys think he would have been more successful?

Keep in mind i'm asking this in the vain of how the character would act, not how we personally think he SHOULD act.

Thoughts?