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On tyranny : twenty lessons from the twentieth century  Cover Image Book Book

On tyranny : twenty lessons from the twentieth century / Timothy Snyder ; illustrated by Nora Krug.

Snyder, Timothy, (author.). Krug, Nora, (illustrator.).

Summary:

The author argues that American society is leaning toward despotism and totalitarianism and looks back at the 20th century for examples of how totalitarianism has taken over before.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781984860392
  • ISBN: 1984860399
  • Physical Description: 127 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm
  • Edition: First graphic edition.
  • Publisher: California : Ten Speed Press, [2021]

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Originally published in paperback in different form by Tim Duggan Books, an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House LLC in 2017"--Colophon.
Formatted Contents Note:
Do not obey in advance -- Defend institutions -- Beware the one-party state -- Take responsibility for the face of the world -- Remember professional ethics -- Be wary of paramilitaries -- Be reflective if you must be armed -- Stand out -- Be kind to our language -- Believe in truth -- Investigate -- Make eye contact and small talk -- Practice corporeal politics -- Establish a private life -- Contribute to good causes -- Learn from peers in other countries -- Listen for dangerous words -- Be calm when the unthinkable arrives -- Be a patriot -- Be as courageous as you can.
Subject: Totalitarianism.
Despotism.
History, Modern > 20th century.
Political ethics.
Political culture > United States.
Democracy > United States.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Rolla Public.

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Rolla Public Library NF 321.9 SNY (Text) 38256101823726 Adult Nonfiction Available -

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On Tyranny Graphic Edition : Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century
On Tyranny Graphic Edition : Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century
by Snyder, Timothy; Krug, Nora (Illustrator)
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On Tyranny Graphic Edition : Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century


NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A graphic edition of historian Timothy Snyder's lessons for surviving and resisting America's arc toward authoritarianism, featuring the visual storytelling talents of renowned illustrator Nora Krug "Nora Krug has visualized and rendered some of the most valuable lessons of the twentieth century, which will serve all citizens as we shape the future."--Shepard Fairey, artist and activist Timothy Snyder's New York Times bestseller On Tyranny uses the darkest moments in twentieth-century history, from Nazism to Communism, to teach twenty lessons on resisting modern-day authoritarianism. Among the twenty include a warning to be aware of how symbols used today could affect tomorrow ("4: Take responsibility for the face of the world"), an urgent reminder to research everything for yourself and to the fullest extent ("11: Investigate"), a point to use personalized and individualized speech rather than clichéd phrases for the sake of mass appeal ("9: Be kind to our language"), and more. In this graphic edition, Nora Krug draws from her highly inventive art style in Belonging --at once a graphic memoir, collage-style scrapbook, historical narrative, and trove of memories--to breathe new life, color, and power into Snyder's riveting historical references, turning a quick-read pocket guide of lessons into a visually striking rumination. In a time of great uncertainty and instability, this edition of On Tyranny emphasizes the importance of being active, conscious, and deliberate participants in resistance.

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