On Tyranny Graphic Edition
Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century
(Autor) Timothy SnyderA graphic edition of Timothy Snyder's On Tyranny, the New York Times bestselling guide to protect democracy and resist modern-day authoritarianism. In the twentieth century, European democracies collapsed into fascism. From Nazism to communism, these were movements in which a leader or a party claimed to give voice to the people, promised to protect them from global existential threats, and rejected reason in favour of myth. Societies can break, democracies can fall, ethics can collapse, and ordinary people can find themselves in unimaginable circumstances. In On Tyranny, Timothy Snyder provided twenty essential lessons to avoid the same fate as the Europeans who saw democracy yield to totalitarianism. In this graphic edition, award-winning illustrator Nora Krug creates a highly inventive, vivid portrait of those important lessons, bringing action to life with colour and creativity. In a time of uncertainty and instability, On Tyranny emphasizes the importance of deliberate participation in resistance.
Timothy Snyder
Timothy Snyder is a prominent historian and author known for his extensive research on Eastern Europe and the Holocaust. His most notable works include "Bloodlands: Europe Between Hitler and Stalin" and "On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century." Snyder's writing style is characterized by meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of the historical context in which his subjects lived. He has made significant contributions to the field of history and political science, particularly in the areas of authoritarianism, totalitarianism, and genocide. "Bloodlands" is widely regarded as his most famous work, shedding light on the atrocities committed by both Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union in Eastern Europe during World War II. Snyder's work has had a lasting impact on the study of history and continues to influence discussions on the dangers of authoritarianism and the importance of democracy.