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Democracy Book Club
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On tyranny: twenty lessons from the twentieth century
In previous books, Holocaust historian Timothy Snyder dissected the events and values that enabled the rise of Hitler and Stalin and the execution of their catastrophic policies. With Twenty Lessons, Snyder draws from the darkest hours of the twentieth century to provide hope for the twenty-first. As he writes, "Americans are no wiser than the Europeans who saw democracy yield to fascism, Nazism and communism. Our one advantage is that we might learn from their experience."
About This Event
Join the Swarthmore Democratic Committee for the first gathering of the Democracy Book Club as we discuss Timothy Snyder’s On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century.
Drawing on lessons from history, Snyder explores the choices individuals can make to participate in civic life, recognize threats to democracy, and resist authoritarianism.
Come together with fellow readers for a thoughtful conversation about democracy, civic responsibility, and what history can teach us about the present.
About the Venue
Celia Bookshop
We are a woman-owned independent bookstore in the heart of Swarthmore offering a curated selection of new books including bestsellers, classics, and a large children's section. Community-centered, Celia is more than a bookstore—it’s a place to connect, explore, and find something you didn’t know you were looking for.
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