When Multatuli wrote Max Havelaar in 1860, he exposed the corruption of colonial coffee auctions and the way powerful elites profited while ordinary people paid the price. More than a novel, it was a weapon—an indictment of trade monopolies and political deception.

This Trump Card Bluff Edition brings the classic into today’s world with new annotations and a bonus chapter drawing direct parallels between colonial exploitation and modern tariff wars. From Dutch traders to Trump-era protectionism, the pattern is clear: the powerful bluff, and the public pays.

This edition also includes curated sample selections from the Phantom Vibes library, giving readers a first look at other works exploring coffee, tea, trade, and rebellion.

Max Havelaar is not just history—it’s a mirror, reflecting how easily liberty is bartered away under the guise of strength.