“History is the fruit of power, but power itself is never so transparent that its analysis becomes superfluous. The ultimate mark of power may be its invisibility; the ultimate challenge, the exposition of its roots.”
Quote by Michel-Rolph Trouillot
Work
Silencing the Past (20th anniversary edition): Power and the Production of History
This book delves into the complex relationship between power structures and historical accounts, examining how dominant groups have controlled and manipulated historical records to serve their interests. The 20th anniversary edition includes new material reflecting on the evolution of historical scholarship and the ongoing relevance of the original arguments. more
Author
Michel-Rolph Trouillot
Michel-Rolph Trouillot was a Caribbean-born writer known for his postcolonial literature and critical race theory works. His writings often focus on the colonial history and postcolonial identity issues of the Caribbean region. more
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