Toussaint L’Ouverture was the leader of the Haitian Revolution in the late eighteenth century, in which slaves rebelled against their masters and established the first black republic. In this collection of his writings and speeches, former Haitian politician Jean-Bertrand Aristide demonstrates L’Ouverture’s profound contribution to the struggle for equality.
The Impact of the Haitian Revolution in the Atlantic World explores the multifarious influence—from economic to ideological to psychological—that a revolt on a small Caribbean island had on the continents surrounding it.
Laurent Dubois weaves the stories of slaves, free people of African descent, wealthy whites and French administrators into an unforgettable tale of insurrection, war, heroism and victory.
These essays deepen our understanding of Haiti during the period from 1791 to 1815.
Chapter 15. The "Alpha and Omega" of Haitian Literature: Baron de Vastey and the U.S. Audience of Haitian Political Writing, 1807-1825 -- Epilogue. Two Archives and the Idea of Haiti
The Haitian Revolution and Its Effects
Newport Mercury , April 16 , 1792 ; Julian Corbett , ed . , Private Papers of George , Second Earl of Spencer : First Lord of the Admiralty ( London : Navy Records Society , 1913 ) , 139 ; Letter Extract from Kingston , Jamaica , Nov.
The events leading to the abolition of slavery in the French colony of Saint-Domingue in 1793, and in France.
A CONCISE HISTORY OF THE HAITIAN REVOLUTION SECOND EDITION In this second edition of A Concise History of the Haitian Revolution, distinguished scholar Jeremy D. Popkin provides a nuanced account of the only slave revolt in world history to ...
These treasures from the archives offer a new picture of colonial Saint-Domingue and the Haitian Revolution. The translations are lively and colorful." --Alyssa Sepinwall, California State University San Marcos
La Sentinelle de la Liberté 9 november 1843. print. —. 'Lettres à M. victor Schoelcher relativement à son livre sur Haïti: 2è lettre, vincent oGe.' La Sentinelle de la Liberté 14 december 1843. print. —. 'Lettres à M. victor Schoelcher ...