Thirteen Chapters of a History of Belize

by Assad Shoman

Creole

Paperback

Published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Dantes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shoman's history of Belize is a very well written work, notable as the first history of Belize written by a Belizean. Shoman excels in delivering a complete history of Belize, which paints all the different actors involved in the creation of the country as groups with their own agency and their own stories to tell. It brilliantly encapsulates the nuances of the country's history, and historicizes Belize in the wider context of the Americas as well. It is an essential read and reference for anyone interested in understanding contemporary Belize in any capacity.

[Grub Street Hack · Rating 5 out of 5]

An important work on Belizean history, and the only single volume to be published by a Belizean. Shoman’s book places marginalized groups at the center of Belizean history, providing indigenous groups, Africans, creole, and women with agency. There are also times when Shoman usefully links the actions and beliefs of historical actors with the greater Atlantic world.