Brilliant & Provocative

This examines how history is not only a matter of facts, but also a product of power, interpretation, and representation.

Trouillot uses various examples, such as the Haitian Revolution, the Holocaust, the Alamo, and Columbus Day, to show how historical narratives are constructed and contested by different actors and interests, and how certain voices and events are silenced or distorted in the process.

Trouillot challenges us to question our own assumptions and perspectives on history, and to recognize the role of power in shaping what we know and what we ignore. The book is written in a clear and engaging style, with a sharp sense of humor and a keen eye for detail.

The book is also relevant for anyone who wants to understand how history is made and remade, and how it affects our present and future. The book is a modern classic that resides at the intersection of history, anthropology, Caribbean, African-American, and post-colonial studies, and has been widely praised by scholars and readers alike.