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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant. Now wake up!
A really excellent analysis of what’s happening in the world today and what we’re sleepwalking into. I’ve added this book to a small group of three books that I have read and want to hold onto. These books illustrate the inhuman side of mankind and are great reminders of what an authoritarian regime is capable of. The books I already have are Ordinary Men: Reserve Police Battalion 101 and the Final Solution in Poland by Christopher Browning, Necropolis by Boris Pahor and The Order Of The Day by Eric Vuillard. All well worth reading.On Tyranny is a well written warning by Timothy Sneider and he compares a range of regimes, mostly Nazi and Communist but including Trump’s America, as he travels through his 20 topics. These are:1. Do not obey in advance.2. Defend institutions.3. Beware the one-party state.4. Take responsibility for the face of the world.5. Remember professional ethics.6. Be wary of paramilitaries.7. Be reflective if you must be armed.8. Stand out.9. Be kind to our language.10. Believe in truth.11. Investigate.12. Make eye contact and small talk.13. Practice corporeal politics.14. Establish a private life.15. Contribute to good causes.16. Learn from peers in other countries.17. Listen for dangerous words.18. Be calm when the unthinkable arrives.19. Be a patriot.20. Be as courageous as you can.As an example in Chapter 10 Trump’s rhetoric is compared to that of any fascist leader where stock phrases are used so much they become part of the everyday language of the public. “Crooked Hillary”, “Build that wall”, “Lock her up”. Before you know it the words become action and lead to another tool for the vigilante or paramilitary. Talking of paramilitaries the action of Trump supporters at rallies against anti-Trump campaigners is no different to the Brown Shirts in 1930s Germany.What I would say is that reading this book should be a wake-up call. Those of us who tend to follow the crowd should start asking questions and challenging authority and bland statements at every level. If you read just one book in your life to make you wake up and think then make it this one.
4.0 out of 5 stars This short book is excellent but ... He calls for others to stand out but not for himself
This short book is excellent, engaging, thought provoking, and deeply insightful. My only reservation is that while the author’s arguments resonate strongly with the current Israel/Gaza conflict, he never references it. For someone who writes so powerfully about state violence, tyranny, and genocide, it feels like a missed opportunity to apply the same moral clarity to Israel’s actions. He calls for others to stand out but not for himself
5.0 out of 5 stars very good
Dr Snyder draws some very clear and useful lessons from his succinct analysis of the totalitarian playbook and recommendations on how these strategies can be countered. Inevitably , given its date of publication, it is heavily weighted towards an analysis of the Trump election - but is useful nonetheless. My single criticism is that it does not cover the equivalent threats from the ‘Liberal Fascists’ that we are ( for example) seeing today in the UK - in this instance the ‘Institutions’ which Dr Snyder sees as critical in the defence of Democracy would appear to have at least surrendered (or are perhaps fully engaged) in the program. Thought provoking and well worth reading (however) is his suggestion of our need to be critical of all ‘news’ we are served - as Christopher Hitchens suggests - always ask of any contention / explanation “what is your evidence and what are your sources?”
5.0 out of 5 stars Great little book, short but punchy
This book is as challenging as it is short. Making it both extremely easy to read in a single sitting, yet hard to digest as you start to think through the implications and wrestle with the call out of complacency which it so brilliantly delivers.It's an intellectual wake-up call with practical application and political implications. Read it if you're trying to make sense of the current state of the world, but want something more than yet another newspaper opinion piece, but less taxing than a political text book.It won't give all the answers, but it gives plenty of nudges in the right direction. Likewise it's not a comprehensive deconstruction of 20th century politics - but it gives glimpses of history which provides warnings for the present. It's sobering, but not without hope, and ultimately it leaves you feeling as though you do have the power to effect meaningful change, despite the current climate.I'd highly recommend this book to just about anyone who is interested in why we are where we are, and what lessons we can learn from history
5.0 out of 5 stars At Once a Forensic Autopsy Report on how a Democracy Dies & How to Protect Your Humanity if it Does.
This is one of those weird books that - when you read it - immediately you feel - in fact, you KNOW that you are in the presence or in the midst of the phenomena it is describing.Every thing Snyder describes to me I have been living through in England since at least 2010, when the right wing reactionary Tory Government came to power after New Labour.Even how austerity has increased inequality and how that destabilises societies - Snyder points it all out succinctly and with devastatingly simple language.This book is also a validation for me of my approach to this neo-liberal dominated world I live in as I already practice many of Snyder's suggested defences.This book however, seems chiefly written for Americans. One thing I would suggest is missing therefore is the problem of hypocrisy, and how that too can help democracy to be undermined.Let's face it, the English are past masters of it and that means the art of convincing ourselves that we are somehow 'exceptional' and better than other people even though 'one' is just more discrete about doing what 'they' are doing. And that's good enough apparently!!Other than that, this is still an indispensable read and I recommend it unreservedly.
3.0 out of 5 stars Okay. But far from memorable.
Book was recommended to me. It is very short which is okay but I didn't find it that interesting. Better books out there with much more to say on the topic. See The origins of Totalitarianism. Re
Prescient
We'll see in 6 months.
Atual e extremamente relevante reflexão sobre o nosso tempo e seus perigos.
Um livro curto, que consegue condensar estratégias de manipulação de líderes inescrupulosos e racionais existentes nas populações que podem facilitar o sucesso de tais líderes. Um certo dia, tudo mudou, e mudou porque não estávamos atentos e caímos nas armadilhas que foram colocadas no caminho, com o nosso apoio. Armadilhas antigas, mas testadas e efetivas, sob as condições certas. Este livro pode ajudar-nos a reconhecê-las e evitá-las, não apenas nos EUA (a cujo público se destina) mas em qualquer lugar no qual autoritarismo e redução de liberdades esteja na agenda de grupos de poder.
Relevant
Such a well written book. A must read!
A Christmas gift
A perfect book for those interested in leadership.
On Tyranny
Libro eccellente, Importante per questi tempi, 20 concetti da utilizzare, velocissimo da leggere, bravissimo autore---si trova in più lingue
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant. Now wake up!
A really excellent analysis of what’s happening in the world today and what we’re sleepwalking into. I’ve added this book to a small group of three books that I have read and want to hold onto. These books illustrate the inhuman side of mankind and are great reminders of what an authoritarian regime is capable of. The books I already have are Ordinary Men: Reserve Police Battalion 101 and the Final Solution in Poland by Christopher Browning, Necropolis by Boris Pahor and The Order Of The Day by Eric Vuillard. All well worth reading.On Tyranny is a well written warning by Timothy Sneider and he compares a range of regimes, mostly Nazi and Communist but including Trump’s America, as he travels through his 20 topics. These are:1. Do not obey in advance.2. Defend institutions.3. Beware the one-party state.4. Take responsibility for the face of the world.5. Remember professional ethics.6. Be wary of paramilitaries.7. Be reflective if you must be armed.8. Stand out.9. Be kind to our language.10. Believe in truth.11. Investigate.12. Make eye contact and small talk.13. Practice corporeal politics.14. Establish a private life.15. Contribute to good causes.16. Learn from peers in other countries.17. Listen for dangerous words.18. Be calm when the unthinkable arrives.19. Be a patriot.20. Be as courageous as you can.As an example in Chapter 10 Trump’s rhetoric is compared to that of any fascist leader where stock phrases are used so much they become part of the everyday language of the public. “Crooked Hillary”, “Build that wall”, “Lock her up”. Before you know it the words become action and lead to another tool for the vigilante or paramilitary. Talking of paramilitaries the action of Trump supporters at rallies against anti-Trump campaigners is no different to the Brown Shirts in 1930s Germany.What I would say is that reading this book should be a wake-up call. Those of us who tend to follow the crowd should start asking questions and challenging authority and bland statements at every level. If you read just one book in your life to make you wake up and think then make it this one.
4.0 out of 5 stars This short book is excellent but ... He calls for others to stand out but not for himself
This short book is excellent, engaging, thought provoking, and deeply insightful. My only reservation is that while the author’s arguments resonate strongly with the current Israel/Gaza conflict, he never references it. For someone who writes so powerfully about state violence, tyranny, and genocide, it feels like a missed opportunity to apply the same moral clarity to Israel’s actions. He calls for others to stand out but not for himself
5.0 out of 5 stars very good
Dr Snyder draws some very clear and useful lessons from his succinct analysis of the totalitarian playbook and recommendations on how these strategies can be countered. Inevitably , given its date of publication, it is heavily weighted towards an analysis of the Trump election - but is useful nonetheless. My single criticism is that it does not cover the equivalent threats from the ‘Liberal Fascists’ that we are ( for example) seeing today in the UK - in this instance the ‘Institutions’ which Dr Snyder sees as critical in the defence of Democracy would appear to have at least surrendered (or are perhaps fully engaged) in the program. Thought provoking and well worth reading (however) is his suggestion of our need to be critical of all ‘news’ we are served - as Christopher Hitchens suggests - always ask of any contention / explanation “what is your evidence and what are your sources?”
5.0 out of 5 stars Great little book, short but punchy
This book is as challenging as it is short. Making it both extremely easy to read in a single sitting, yet hard to digest as you start to think through the implications and wrestle with the call out of complacency which it so brilliantly delivers.It's an intellectual wake-up call with practical application and political implications. Read it if you're trying to make sense of the current state of the world, but want something more than yet another newspaper opinion piece, but less taxing than a political text book.It won't give all the answers, but it gives plenty of nudges in the right direction. Likewise it's not a comprehensive deconstruction of 20th century politics - but it gives glimpses of history which provides warnings for the present. It's sobering, but not without hope, and ultimately it leaves you feeling as though you do have the power to effect meaningful change, despite the current climate.I'd highly recommend this book to just about anyone who is interested in why we are where we are, and what lessons we can learn from history
5.0 out of 5 stars At Once a Forensic Autopsy Report on how a Democracy Dies & How to Protect Your Humanity if it Does.
This is one of those weird books that - when you read it - immediately you feel - in fact, you KNOW that you are in the presence or in the midst of the phenomena it is describing.Every thing Snyder describes to me I have been living through in England since at least 2010, when the right wing reactionary Tory Government came to power after New Labour.Even how austerity has increased inequality and how that destabilises societies - Snyder points it all out succinctly and with devastatingly simple language.This book is also a validation for me of my approach to this neo-liberal dominated world I live in as I already practice many of Snyder's suggested defences.This book however, seems chiefly written for Americans. One thing I would suggest is missing therefore is the problem of hypocrisy, and how that too can help democracy to be undermined.Let's face it, the English are past masters of it and that means the art of convincing ourselves that we are somehow 'exceptional' and better than other people even though 'one' is just more discrete about doing what 'they' are doing. And that's good enough apparently!!Other than that, this is still an indispensable read and I recommend it unreservedly.
3.0 out of 5 stars Okay. But far from memorable.
Book was recommended to me. It is very short which is okay but I didn't find it that interesting. Better books out there with much more to say on the topic. See The origins of Totalitarianism. Re
Prescient
We'll see in 6 months.
Atual e extremamente relevante reflexão sobre o nosso tempo e seus perigos.
Um livro curto, que consegue condensar estratégias de manipulação de líderes inescrupulosos e racionais existentes nas populações que podem facilitar o sucesso de tais líderes. Um certo dia, tudo mudou, e mudou porque não estávamos atentos e caímos nas armadilhas que foram colocadas no caminho, com o nosso apoio. Armadilhas antigas, mas testadas e efetivas, sob as condições certas. Este livro pode ajudar-nos a reconhecê-las e evitá-las, não apenas nos EUA (a cujo público se destina) mas em qualquer lugar no qual autoritarismo e redução de liberdades esteja na agenda de grupos de poder.
Relevant
Such a well written book. A must read!
A Christmas gift
A perfect book for those interested in leadership.
On Tyranny
Libro eccellente, Importante per questi tempi, 20 concetti da utilizzare, velocissimo da leggere, bravissimo autore---si trova in più lingue
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