On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century

Description #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A “bracing” (Vox) guide for surviving and resisting America’s turn towards authoritarianism, from “a rising public intellectual unafraid to make bold connections between past and present” (The New York Times) “Timothy Snyder reasons with unparalleled clarity, throwing the past and future into sharp relief. He has written the rare kind of book that can be read in one sitting but will keep you coming back to help regain your bearings.”—Masha Gessen The Founding Fathers tried to protect us from the threat they knew, the tyranny that overcame ancient democracy. Today, our political order faces new threats, not unlike the totalitarianism of the twentieth century. We are no wiser than the Europeans who saw democracy yield to fascism, Nazism, or communism. Our one advantage is that we might learn from their experience. On Tyranny is a call to arms and a guide to resistance, with invaluable ideas for how we can preserve our freedoms in the uncertain years to come. From the Publisher Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Customer Reviews 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,737 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,188 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,329 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,142 Price $21.08$21.08 $10.99$10.99 $16.38$16.38 $16.90$16.90 A graphic edition of the bestselling book, featuring the visual storytelling talents of renowned illustrator Nora Krug. An impassioned condemnation of America’s pandemic response and an urgent call to rethink health and freedom. A stunning new chronicle of the rise of authoritarianism from Russia to Europe and America. A brilliant, haunting, and profoundly original portrait of the defining tragedy of our time. Publisher : Crown; First Edition (February 28, 2017) Language : English Paperback : 128 pages ISBN-10 : 0804190119 ISBN-13 : 978-0804190114 Item Weight : 2.31 pounds Dimensions : 4.37 x 0.4 x 6.25 inches Customers say Customers find the book well-written and concise, offering important lessons from history that are particularly relevant for current times. They describe it as a sobering warning about authoritarian subjugation. The stance on fascism receives mixed reactions, with some appreciating the straightforward advice about protecting freedoms while others criticize it as left-wing propaganda. The historical accuracy also divides opinions, with some finding it relevant to current events while others question its historical basis. AI-generated from the text of customer reviews