Historiographic Manipulation in Anton Gill’s novel Assassin's Creed: Forsaken

Abstract This paper explores the theme of historiographic manipulation in Anton Gill’s novel Assassin's Creed: Forsaken, examining how the novel portrays the distortion and selective construction of historical narratives. By analyzing the complex interplay between personal motivations, memory, and historical storytelling, the paper demonstrates how the characters’ personal struggles and conspiratorial beliefs shape their understanding of history. The manipulation of historical sources, the role of conspiracy theories, and the subjective nature of historical representation are central to the novel’s critique of how history is constructed and remembered. Through its narrative, Assassin's Creed: Forsaken reveals the broader implications of historiographic manipulation, urging readers to question the authenticity and objectivity of historical accounts and highlighting the power dynamics inherent in historical memory. The paper ultimately argues that the novel serves as a reflection on the ways in which history is shaped by both fiction and reality, offering a compelling commentary on the manipulation of historical knowledge