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A worthy reminder of the inseparability of neocolonialism, racism and capitalism

The Dawning of the Apocalypse
by Gerald Horne
Monthly Review Press
£17.67


HISTORY continuously reminds us that racism and capitalism are two peas from the same pod.

Those of a predominantly European descent wreak worldwide havoc, carrying out the much-fabled white man’s burden, imposing themselves as ruling elites.

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