Tyrant’s Cycle: : The History, Psychology, and Resistance to Authoritarian Rule

by Samson Harper

Tyrant’s Cycle is a sweeping, urgent examination of how societies fall into authoritarianism—and how they claw their way out. Drawing on history from Ancient Rome to Nazi Germany to modern-day America, this book traces the recurring arc of democratic collapse and resistance. With vivid storytelling and sharp psychological insight, it explores why people trade freedom for control, how authoritarians seize and normalize power, and what it takes to stop them. From mass protests to grassroots organizing, from civic education to institutional reform, Tyrant’s Cycle offers a roadmap for defending democracy when it matters right now.

198 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 14, 2025