Dictatorship! It’s Easier Than You Think!

Recommended by Daniel Becker, reference, collections, and instruction librarian for the Botany Libraries

Since it’s an election year — a beach read on a very serious topic. A graphic historical-political treatise, “Dictatorship!” provides insights into how democracies slide into authoritarianism, how dictators gain and maintain power — but with the kind of satirical irreverence that makes reading about a weighty and depressing subject seem almost enjoyable. But be forewarned: You may look at the world through different eyes after this.