Every Monument Will Fall

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The book revitalizes biography by examining the life of General Augustus Pitt-Rivers, a Victorian archaeologist, to challenge notions of cultural superiority associated with whiteness. It critiques traditional historical narratives that often glorify figures while silencing marginalized voices. Rather than creating monuments to the past, it seeks to dismantle these narratives, akin to pulling down a statue, and encourages readers to confront uncomfortable truths about history and privilege. This approach aims to honor the voices that have been overlooked or erased.