POSTCOLONIAL HISTORIOGRAPHIES ANTON SAIFULLAYEU

Anton Saifullayeu's work is an interdisciplinary study that permeates Polish humanities, showing that the status of this field depends on the willingness to face problems common to various fields. It is an ambitious attempt to show ways out of the postcolonial entanglement of Belarusian historiography. The author argues that historians fit into one of two narratives: they either continue the "colonial" imperial story or verbally reject it, becoming an example of postcolonial mimicry. These observations are important not only for Belarusian researchers but also for historians from Central and Eastern Europe who are trying to come to terms with the latest methodologies. Saifullayeu clearly shows how superficial and contradictory to the spirit of postcolonial theory its reception is.

• Interdisciplinary approach to the analysis of historiography.
• Ambitious attempt to show the way out of postcolonial entanglements.
• Clear presentation of the superficiality of the reception of postcolonial theory.
• Importance for researchers in Central and Eastern Europe.
• Analysis of two narratives of historians: colonial and postcolonial mimicry.
• Hardcover edition ensures the durability of the book.

Anton Saifullayeu is a researcher whose work brings a new perspective to the analysis of postcolonial historiography. His interdisciplinary approach allows for a deeper understanding of the processes taking place in the humanities, especially in the context of Belarusian and Central European historiography. This book is the result of his research and reflections on the current challenges facing historians.

ASPRA Publishing House, known for publishing valuable scientific works, offers readers another book that will certainly contribute to the further development of the discussion on postcolonialism and its impact on shaping historical narratives. The hardcover binding ensures the durability of the book, which is especially important for works to which the reader will often return.

This book is aimed at a wide audience: from students and researchers of the humanities, through historians and cultural scholars, to all those interested in the issues of postcolonialism and its impact on contemporary culture and science. This work is a valuable source of knowledge and inspiration for anyone who wants to better understand the mechanisms of shaping historical narratives in a postcolonial context.

The author clearly shows how superficial and sometimes even contradictory to the spirit of postcolonial theory its reception is in our part of the world. As a result, the reader receives a tool for the critical analysis of contemporary methodologies and their application in historical research. This book is not only an analysis but also an invitation to reflect on one's own approach to history and its interpretation.