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Precise yet horrifying, Eugene DeFriest Betit's Collective Amnesia sets out to answer the question - why did the Nazis look up to America as a leader in racial subjugation and how does that narrative play a role today? Starting with the history of American plantations, Betit casts an unflinching gaze into the deep, bloody history of American racial politics. Most of the information is known, but it sits differently when presented in such a rapid fire manner. While the information presented was clear, I didn't enjoy Betit's writing style, finding it a bit dry and pompous which is a personal preference. Overall, an informative read.