Arendt, Hannah
The Origins of Totalitarianism: With a New Introduction by Anne Applebaum
- ISBN 13:
- 9780063354487
- author:
- Arendt, Hannah
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Mariner Books Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 576
- Dimensions:
- 22.8 x 15.3 x 2.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Hannah Arendt's seminal work on totalitarianism explores the rise of anti-Semitism and European colonial imperialism in the 19th century, setting the stage for a comprehensive analysis of totalitarian movements. This edition features a new introduction by Anne Applebaum, a leading expert on authoritarianism and Russian history, who highlights the relevance of Arendt's ideas in today's world. Arendt's examination of totalitarian governments, including Nazi Germany and Stalinist Russia, reveals the similarities between these regimes and the ways in which they exploited and manipulated their populations. The book delves into the role of propaganda, terror, and isolation in maintaining control, offering a nuanced understanding of the preconditions for total domination. This new edition provides a timely and thought-provoking exploration of a pressing global concern, one that continues to resonate with the world today.
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