Domenico Losurdo's seminal work, 'Liberalism: A Counter-History,' offers a groundbreaking and provocative re-evaluation of this foundational political ideology. Losurdo challenges the conventional narrative of liberalism as a purely emancipatory force, meticulously tracing its historical entanglements with colonialism, slavery, and exclusion. He argues that while championing individual freedoms, liberalism often simultaneously facilitated profound forms of oppression for vast segments of humanity. This book delves deep into the philosophical roots and practical manifestations of liberal thought, exposing its inherent contradictions and selective application of its principles across different eras and societies. It's an an essential read for anyone seeking a more nuanced and critical understanding of liberalism's complex and often dark past.