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Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism

Twilight of Democracy is Anne Applebaum's historical account of the Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism. Moving between close detail and context, the book explains the forces surrounding its subject and connects them to the wider field of political science. The result avoids a single easy lesson, emphasizing instead how circumstances, institutions, and individual choices interacted over time. The book ultimately clarifies what made these developments possible, who experienced their effects, and why the story remains significant. It is written for readers seeking substance as well as a clear path through the material.

Publisher: Doubleday
Publication date: Jul 21, 2020
Format: Print edition
Pages: 224
ISBN: 9780385545808

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Political Science: Civics & Citizenship Political Science: History & Theory – General Political Science: Political Ideologies – General

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