Why read Birth of a White Nation?

Book cover of Birth of a White Nation: The Invention of White People and Its Relevance Today

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Birth of a White Nation is a fascinating book on race in America that begins with an exploration of the moment in time when "white people," as a separate and distinct group of humanity, were invented through legislation and the enactment of laws. The book provides a thorough examination of…

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1 author picked Birth of a White Nation as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

William Watson

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Battalora’s teaching that whiteness was created in colonial America to divide the masses and ensure that white elites dominate is central to my Rigged Advantage Theory.

I love how rich this short book is for informing where “white” came from. Imagine if white people understood that King James (of Bible fame) was NOT white but that “white” was made up to prevent my 1st ancestor in the new world (an indentured servant) from ever aligning his potential for political power with enslaved people to VOTE in a multi-racial democracy. This drama persists!

From William's list on The best books that explain a divided United States of America.