Summary: Timothy Snyder's On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century
By Sarah Fields
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Readers of Timothy Snyder's On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century seeking engagement for all reading groups can gain further insight with this essential resource as a guide to aid your discussions.
Timothy Snyder’s book On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century is now a celebrated #1 New York Times bestselling book. In his book, Snyder talked about the foresight of the founding fathers of this nation. He says that they tried to protect us from the threat that they knew about. That is the tyranny that can overcome ancient democracy. Today, the political order is facing new threats. This is unlike the totalitarianism of the twentieth century. Snyder argues that we are no wiser than the Europeans who came before us. They saw democracy and still yielded to fascism, communism, and Nazism. Our only advantage is that we can learn much from their experience.
In this comprehensive look into Timothy Snyder's On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons, you'll be equipped to prepare with the following:
Discussion aid which includes a wealth of prompts and information
Overall plot synopsis and author biography
Thought-provoking discussion questions for a deeper examination
Creative exercises to foster alternate “if this was you” discussions
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Note to readers: This is a companion guide based on Timothy Snyder's On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons This is meant to enhance and aid your reading experience, not to replace it. We strongly encourage you to purchase the original book before purchasing this unofficial companion guide.
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