On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century

Timothy Snyder's book «On Tyranny» has quickly become one of the most important books of recent years. It is a concise and timely exploration of the twentieth century, the darkest moments of which serve as compelling and accessible lessons for resisting contemporary authoritarianism.
Snyder draws attention to global trends undermining democracy and emphasizes civic responsibility for current historical processes. His book is an intellectual guide for a wide range of readers.

The updated illustrated graphic edition of «On Tyranny» includes not only minor edits but also allusions to the current pandemic. The text of the book is supplemented by illustrations by Nora Krug. The illustrator's style is a combination of graphic memoirs, collage appliqué, an excursion into history, and a treasury of personal memories. Her illustrations give Snyder's words new life, color, and power, and the aphoristic reflections are visually striking and call to action.