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The Anatomy of Autocracy: Timothy Snyder (2021)

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The Consequences of Delegitimizing Elections: Lessons from History

This chapter explores the fallout from major political insurrections, with a focus on Poland's 1922 presidential election. It highlights the threats of labeling elections as illegitimate and the need for a commission to document events like the Capitol insurrection to preserve historical accuracy.

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