Review of On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder

This book review assesses Timothy Snyder's On Tyranny, a short work offering advice on resisting authoritarianism. The reviewer argues that Snyder's historical examples, primarily drawn from 20th-century Germany and Eastern Europe, are insufficiently nuanced and sometimes misleading. Key themes in Snyder's book include the importance of refusing to obey authoritarian commands in advance, defending democratic institutions, resisting one-party states, and combating propaganda. The reviewer contends that while Snyder raises important points, the book lacks depth and a comprehensive exploration of historical context. Ultimately, the review suggests that a more thorough analysis is needed to fully understand the complexities of defending democracy.

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