Originally published in the wake of early twenty-first-century political challenges, this book distills twenty actionable lessons for preserving democratic freedoms. Drawing on historical examples of fascism, Nazism, and totalitarian regimes of the twentieth century, Snyder offers a concise guide for understanding threats to democracy and articulating ways for citizens to defend civic institutions, uphold truth, and resist authoritarian tendencies. Written with clarity and urgency, this volume serves as both historical reflection and contemporary civic primer