The Story of the Jamaican People by Philip Sherlock and Hazel Bennett is a comprehensive and evocative history of Jamaica written from the perspective of the African-Jamaican experience. First published in 1998, this paperback edition offers readers a fresh interpretation of Jamaica's past, focusing on the struggles against subjugation, slavery, and economic deprivation, while highlighting the significant contributions of various ethnic groups in the development of modern Jamaica.

This edition is published by Ian Randle Publishers (Kingston) and Markus Wiener Publishers (Princeton). The book includes rich illustrations, a detailed bibliography, and an index, making it an essential resource for students, historians, and anyone interested in Caribbean history. With chapters covering from the original homeland in Africa to political liberty and nationhood, this work is both scholarly and accessible, blending poetic narrative with historical facts and cultural insights.