One of today's most prominent thinkers, Michel Foucault, challenges us in this outstanding work to examine historical events critically in order to unearth new layers of meaning. In doing so, he questions not only our beliefs about history but also our perceptions of the nature of language, reason, and even truth. The scale of such an endeavour is enormous, but Foucault's perceptive gaze is deftly able to challenge our own through his singularly captivating narrative style. Our senses are never exactly the same again after reading his words.