--- product_id: 50295735 title: "– On Tyranny: The Book to Help You Understand Why Democracy Is Failing" price: "€ 22.39" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/50295735-on-tyranny-the-book-to-help-you-understand-why-democracy store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # – On Tyranny: The Book to Help You Understand Why Democracy Is Failing **Price:** € 22.39 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** – On Tyranny: The Book to Help You Understand Why Democracy Is Failing - **How much does it cost?** € 22.39 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/50295735-on-tyranny-the-book-to-help-you-understand-why-democracy) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy On Tyranny: The Book to Help You Understand Why Democracy Is Failing 1 by Snyder, Timothy (ISBN: 9781847924889) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: 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. Review: 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 ## Features - BODLEY HEAD ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 8,795 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 5 in Historical Essays, Journals, Letters & True Accounts 60 in Essays, Journals & Letters 1,745 in Society, Politics & Philosophy | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 34,272 Reviews | ## Images ![– On Tyranny: The Book to Help You Understand Why Democracy Is Failing - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91zKSkzkGeL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant. Now wake up! *by A***R on 22 August 2020* 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ This short book is excellent but ... He calls for others to stand out but not for himself *by M***O on 5 September 2025* 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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great little book, short but punchy *by T***M on 5 July 2017* 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 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/50295735-on-tyranny-the-book-to-help-you-understand-why-democracy](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/50295735-on-tyranny-the-book-to-help-you-understand-why-democracy) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*