The Dawning of the Apocalypse

In The Dawning of the Apocalypse, acclaimed historian Gerald Horne challenges the traditional narratives surrounding America’s settler colonialism, particularly focusing on the events of 1619 and the earlier arrival of enslaved Africans in the 1520s. Through meticulous research, Horne reveals how the resistance of enslaved Africans and their Indigenous allies played a critical role in shaping the colonial landscape and the eventual establishment of British settlements in Virginia. This pivotal work reexamines the "long 16th century," arguing that understanding this period is essential for grasping the formation of the United States.