Confronting Black Jacobins The U. S. , the Haitian Revolution, and the Origins of the Dominican Republic |
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| Author:
| Horne, Gerald |
| ISBN: | 978-1-58367-562-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2016 |
| Publisher: | New York University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $54.99 |
Book Description:
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The Haitian Revolution, the product of the first successful slave revolt, was truly world-historic in its impact. When Haiti declared independence in 1804, the leading powers--France, Great Britain, and Spain--suffered an ignominious defeat and the New World was remade. The island revolution also had a profound impact on Haiti's mainland neighbor, ......
The Haitian Revolution, the product of the first successful slave revolt, was truly world-historic in its impact. When Haiti declared independence in 1804, the leading powers--France, Great Britain, and Spain--suffered an ignominious defeat and the New World was remade. The island revolution also had a profound impact on Haiti's mainland neighbor, ......