Gene Sharp and Bruce Jenkins
Fighting Tyranny
From Dictatorship to Democracy and The Anti-Coup
240 pages, paperback
Dimensions: 10.8 x 17.8 cm
ISBN 9780648531517
Published December 2021
Fighting Tyranny combines two of Gene Sharp’s books in a single pocket-sized volume: From Dictatorship to Democracy and The Anti-Coup. At a time when governments are becoming increasingly authoritarian and aggressive towards their citizens, and democracy is under threat worldwide, this book offers ideas and nonviolent methods of action to defend or establish democratic systems.
From Dictatorship to Democracy – A conceptual Framework for Liberation is a practical guide to the techniques of non-violent struggle against totalitarian regimes. This book has been used successfully by activists from all sides of the political spectrum, from grassroots activists to state-backed colour revolutionaries, to overthrow governments and effect political change.
The Anti-Coup – co-authored with Bruce Jenkins – explores the possibilities of nonviolent defence against coups d’état. It describes methods to block coups and putsch attempts which can be applied by citizens and governments.