“I’ve never read a book that is as timely, urgent and essential as this one. A battle plan for keeping this nation from falling into fascism.”—Khalil Gibran Muhammad, author of The Condemnation of Blackness From the bestselling author of How Fascism Works , a searing confrontation with the far right’s efforts to rewrite history and undo a century of progress on race, gender, sexuality, and class. The human race finds itself again under threat of a rising global fascist movement.

In the United States, democracy is under attack by an authoritarian movement that has found fertile ground among the country’s conservative politicians and voters, but similar movements have found homes in the hearts and minds of people all across the globe. To understand the shape, form, and stakes of this assault, we must go back to extract lessons from our past. Democracy requires a common understanding of reality, a shared view of what has happened, that informs ordinary citizens’ decisions about what should happen, now and in the future.

Authoritarians target this shared understanding, seeking to separate us from our own history to destroy our self-understanding and leave us unmoored, resentful, and confused. By setting us against each other, authoritarians represent themselves as the sole solution. In authoritarian countries, critical examination of those nations’ history and traditions is discouraged if not an outright danger to those who do it.

And it is no accident that local and global institutions of education have become a battleground, the authoritarian right’s tip of the spear , where learning and efforts to upend a hierarchal status quo can be put to end by coercion and threats of violence. Democracies entrust schools and universities to preserve a common memory of positive change, generated by protests, social movements, and rebellions. The authoritarian right must erase this history, and, along with it, the very practice of critical inquiry that has so often been the engine of future progress.

In Erasing History , Yale professor of philosophy Jason Stanley exposes the true danger of the authoritarian right’s attacks on education, identifies their key tactics and funders, and traces their intellectual roots. He illustrates how fears of a fascist future have metastasized, from hypothetical threat to present reality. And he shows that hearts and minds are won in our schools and universities—places, he explains, that democratic societies across the world are now ill-prepared to defend against the fascist assault currently underway.

Deeply informed and urgently needed, Erasing History is a global call to action for those who wish to preserve democracy—in America and abroad—before it is too late.

In a world where memories are increasingly recorded digitally, 'Erasing History' delves into the existential question of what happens when those memories can be altered, deleted, or manipulated. This intriguing story follows protagonists who find themselves entangled in a shadowy plot that seeks to redefine historical narratives for unknown ends. As they journey through layers of deceit and intrigue, every revelation brings them closer to a truth that both fascinates and terrifies.

Engaging exploration of how technology influences our understanding of history begs the question are we the owners of our memories. Unraveling a thrilling mystery where past truths are sacrificed for convenience showcasing the fragility of history's integrity. Shows the courage needed to protect historical truths and the impact of lost memories on personal and collective identity.

Erasing History takes readers on a thrilling ride through a near-future society where memory manipulation becomes both a tool and weapon. Characters grapple with the implications of altering historical records and personal pasts. The narrative unfolds in a richly layered setting combining aspects of a high-stakes thriller with thought-provoking sci-fi elements.

The protagonist driven by a mysterious connection to erased events embarks on a quest that challenges the reality of her memories. Her journey uncovers a conspiracy rooted in political ambition and societal control. Each turn of events is filled with suspense posing ethical and moral dilemmas.

Confronting allies and foes alike she discovers the unsettling ease with which history can be rewritten. The story probes deeply into themes of identity posing critical questions about authenticity and responsibility in a digitized world. As truths come to light so do revelations about the perseverance required to defend our past.

The book combines the suspense of a thriller with the depth of a philosophical narrative engaging readers on multiple levels as it explores intricate human and ethical issues It questions the very fabric of reality by weaving together cutting-edge technological concepts with timeless human struggles making it both timely and timeless This narrative's unique blend of intrigue emotion and intellectual stimulation makes it an unforgettable read resonating deeply with contemporary concerns about technology's role in shaping society.