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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 -

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.

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