On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century by Timothy Snyder: New

About this item#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 GessenThe 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.This book, titled "On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century" by Timothy Snyder, is a must-read for anyone interested in history, political science, and civics. It was published in 2017 by Crown Publishing Group, T.H.E. and has 128 pages. The book is in English and has a paperback format, with dimensions of 6.2 inches in length, 4.4 inches in width, and 0.4 inches in height. It weighs 3.6 ounces and is a great addition to any book collection. The book covers a range of topics, including modern/twentieth-century history, political ideologies, and civics. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in studying the past and understanding the complexities of modern politics. This book is a perfect fit for anyone who wants to expand their knowledge and understanding of the world around them.