Snyder's short, urgent guide to resisting tyranny — 20 lessons from European history of the 20th century applied to the Trump moment.
Twenty lessons for resisting tyranny: from 'Do not obey in advance' (the first accommodation with tyranny is the most important) to 'Be as courageous as you can.' Each lesson backed by specific historical examples from the Nazi and Soviet experiences. Became a bestseller immediately after Trump's 2016 election — reaching millions who had no prior interest in 20th-century European history.
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