Summary:
The book presents an analysis of the Holocaust, examining the political, social, and economic conditions that led to the extermination of Jews, emphasizing the role of state destruction and ecological panic. It also offers a warning about the potential for similar atrocities in the future, drawing parallels with contemporary threats to state stability and legal norms.
Key points:
1. Double State Destruction: Snyder argues the Holocaust was most severe in areas where Nazis dismantled state structures, like Poland and the Soviet Union, removing societal norms and legal protections.
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