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With the end of the Cold War, the victory of liberal democracy was thought to be absolute. Observers declared the end of history, confident in a peaceful, globalized future. But we now know this to be premature. By showcasing the choices before us - between equality or oligarchy, individuality or totality, truth and falsehood - Snyder offers a way forward in a time of terrible uncertainty.
With the end of the Cold War, the victory of liberal democracy was thought to be absolute. Observers declared the end of history, confident in a peaceful, globalized future. But we now know this to be premature. By showcasing the choices before us - between equality or oligarchy, individuality or totality, truth and falsehood - Snyder offers a way forward in a time of terrible uncertainty.