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Timothy Snyder

The Road to Unfreedom: Russia, Europe, America

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018

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The Road to Unfreedom by Timothy Snyder explores the ideological shifts and political manipulations shaping contemporary geopolitics, focusing on the rise of authoritarianism in Russia since the Soviet Union's collapse and its implications for Europe and the United States, particularly emphasizing Ukraine's 2014 Maidan Revolution. Sensitive topics depicted include violence and political suppression.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Timothy Snyder's The Road to Unfreedom provides a compelling analysis of the decline of democracy, blending historical context with contemporary events. Readers praise its thorough research and clear writing. However, some critics find it overly alarmist and politically biased. Overall, it's recognized as a thought-provoking but contentious examination of modern threats to freedom.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Road to Unfreedom?

Readers who gravitate towards The Road to Unfreedom by Timothy Snyder are likely intrigued by contemporary politics, authoritarian regimes, and historical analysis. Fans of The Origins of Totalitarianism by Hannah Arendt or On Tyranny, also by Snyder, will find this book insightful.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes

Society: Globalization

Society: Nation

Society: Politics & Government

Genre

Russian Literature

American Literature

Philosophy

Topics

Military / War

History: World

Philosophy