born 1969
Timothy D. Snyder is an American historian and author, known for his work on Eastern European history, totalitarianism, and democracy. He is a professor of history at Yale University and has written several influential books, including "Bloodlands: Europe Between Hitler and Stalin" and "On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century." Snyder's scholarship often explores the complexities of nationalism and the impact of historical events on contemporary politics.