The Wretched of the Earth - Frantz Fanon

Written at the height of the Algerian war for independence from French colonial rule and first published in 1961, Frantz Fanon's Wretched of the Earth has provided inspiration for anti-colonial movements ever since.  Published in 1961, the book is a searing critique of colonialism and a passionate call for revolutionary struggle. Fanon explores how violence becomes a necessary tool for the oppressed to reclaim their humanity and achieve liberation. He also delves into the mental health impacts of colonial rule, the failures of post-colonial leadership, and the need for new, people-centered governance. Grounded in Fanons experiences as a psychiatrist and activist in Algerias anti-colonial war, this book remains a cornerstone of anti-colonial thought and a foundational text in postcolonial studies.