The seizure of power
by Adrian Lyttelton
Part of Totalitarian movements and political religions
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How does Lyttelton illustrate the subtle ways in which a democratic society can be eroded from within rather than overthrown overnight?
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In what ways do you think ordinary citizens rationalize supporting an authoritarian regime during its rise to power, and have you ever observed similar psychological mechanisms in modern social or political groups?
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How does the book portray the failure of traditional political institutions and opposition parties to effectively counter the seizure of power?
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