Bibliograph

On tyranny, twenty lessons from the twentieth century, Timothy Snyder

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On tyranny, twenty lessons from the twentieth century, Timothy Snyder

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

On tyranny

Oclc number

968309193

Responsibility statement

Timothy Snyder

Sub title

twenty lessons from the twentieth century

Summary

"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."--, Amazon.com

Table Of Contents

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

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