NATIONAL BESTSELLER: An Eye-opening Exploration of Modern Democracy’s Fragility.
With liberal democracy threatened across the globe and authoritarianism on the rise, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Anne Applebaum delivers a timely and profound analysis in her latest book, “Twilight of Democracy.”
Esteemed author Timothy Snyder praises the work, stating, “How did our democracy go wrong? This extraordinary document … is Applebaum’s answer.”
From the political landscapes of the United States and Britain to the evolving dynamics in continental Europe, the tenets of liberal democracy seem increasingly under attack. Applebaum, celebrated for her in-depth studies of Soviet atrocities and recognized as one of the pioneering American journalists to signal the growing antidemocratic sentiments in the West, ventures to explain the seductive pull of nationalism and autocracy in today’s world.
“Twilight of Democracy” delves into the appeal of political systems that champion starkly simple beliefs, often at the expense of complexity and inclusivity. Applebaum compellingly argues that such systems become particularly enticing when they prioritize benefits for the loyal, excluding all others. This thought-provoking essay not only dissects the tectonic shift in global political values but also offers a hopeful vision for a return to democratic principles.
Anne Applebaum’s elegantly written and urgently argued narrative serves as both a cautionary tale and an illuminating guide for understanding the dynamics that threaten the core of democratic values worldwide.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
ANNE APPLEBAUM is a distinguished staff writer for The Atlantic and a Senior Fellow of the Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University. Her remarkable body of work includes titles such as “Iron Curtain,” which not only won the Cundill Prize but was also a finalist for the National Book Award. Her acclaimed book “Gulag” was honored with the Pulitzer Prize for Nonfiction and was a finalist for three other major prizes. Apart from her illustrious writing career, Applebaum leads an enriched personal life in Poland alongside her husband, Radek Sikorski, a prominent Polish politician, and their two children.
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A harmonious blend of innovative thinking and literary craftsmanship, this work of art lingers in the mind like a melodic echo.