On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century

We are used to thinking that democracy and freedom are guaranteed and unshakable. Yet the distinguished historian and Yale University professor Timothy Snyder challenges that illusion. He reminds us that Europeans in the twentieth century also believed their societies were secure — until they capitulated to fascism, Nazism, and communism.
On Tyranny presents 20 short yet exceptionally powerful lessons on how to recognize the early signs of authoritarianism and prevent it from destroying our world. Snyder examines the past to offer a practical guide for the present: from defending language and institutions to cultivating critical thinking and personal courage.
This book is an intellectual weapon. It is written for everyone who refuses to remain a passive observer and is ready to defend their freedom every day.