On tyranny : twenty lessons from the twentieth century / Twenty lessons from the twentieth century

On tyranny : twenty lessons from the twentieth century /

The author argues that American society is leaning toward despotism and totalitarianism and looks back at the 20th century for examples of how totalitarianism has taken over before.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Snyder, Timothy (Author)
Corporate Author: Ten Speed Press
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: California : Ten Speed Press, [2021]
Edition:Graphic edition.
Subjects:
Despotism > Comic books, strips, etc.
Dictatorship > Comic books, strips, etc.
Totalitarianism > Comic books, strips, etc.
History, Modern > 20th century > Comic books, strips, etc.
Political ethics > Comic books, strips, etc.
Political culture > United States > Comic books, strips, etc.
Democracy > United States > Comic books, strips, etc.
Europe > Politics and government > 20th century > Comic books, strips, etc.
Graphic novels.
Educational comics.
Nonfiction comics.
Table of Contents:
  • Do not obey in advance
  • Defend institutions
  • Beware the one-party state
  • Take responsibility for the face of the world
  • Remember professional ethics
  • Be wary of paramilitaries
  • Be reflective if you must be armed
  • Stand out
  • Be kind to our language
  • Believe in truth
  • Investigate
  • Make eye contact and small talk
  • Practice corporeal politics
  • Establish a private life
  • Contribute to good causes
  • Learn from peers in other countries
  • Listen for dangerous words
  • Be calm when the unthinkable arrives
  • Be a patriot
  • Be as courageous as you can.

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