I cant speak much for books on the haitian revolution, but i would highly recommend mike duncans revolutions podcast on the subject. The haitian revolution by toussaint louverture, paperback. One of vieuxchauvets earliest novels, dance on the volcano 1957, just published in a new english translation, does so by journeying back to the world of plantation slavery and of the haitian revolution. The best books on haiti five books expert recommendations. Set during the years of the haitian revolution 17911804, stella tells the story of two brothers, romulus and remus, who help transform their homeland from the french colony of saintdomingue to the independent republic of haiti. Toussaint louverture was a leader of the haitian revolution. Nor do they learn that haitis revolution of independence was the only one in the western hemisphere to result in freedom. In avengers of the new world, laurent dubois has crafted a nuanced yet highly readable narrative of the haitian revolution it is a welcome addition to the growing literature on the revolutionary atlantic world. A documentary history 1st edition by david geggus translator 4. Draws on the latest scholarship in the field as well as the author. A powerful narrative informed by the latest research, it digs beneath readymade notions. This powerful, intensely dramatic book is the definitive account of the haitian revolution of 17941803, a revolution that began in the wake of the bastille but became the model for the third world liberation movements from africa to. Readers new to the haitian revolution will especially benefit from duboiss lucid explanation of an enormously complex period. Jamaica lies to the west and cuba to the northwest.
James was born in trinidad and moved to britain in the 1930s where he. Ive read several books about haitian history and, in particular, about the revolution, but this one is. The haitian revolution has often been described as the largest and most successful slave rebellion in the western hemisphere. The haitian revolution, as it is known today, was a great inspiration to slaves still in bondage throughout the americas, but it was devastating to.
Season 4 of revolutions covers the haitian revolution in detail that fulfills your first side a wellnarrated overview of the revolution. I maybe would have liked more context from david geggus. All too often in the midst of the reporting on haiti, we hear that the country is the poorest nation in the western hemisphere. A novel of the haitian revolution by emeric bergeaud. She greatly enjoyed both girards book and this one by dubois. Author writes childrens book about the haitian revolution. For our fourth list, we asked marlene daut and john garrigus two experts in the haitian revolution to list the top five books they would suggest to graduate students or colleagues entering the field for the first time. Ben fountains top 10 books about haiti books the guardian.
Kendi august 1, 2016 comments off on dangerous neighbors. The revolution was actually a series of conflicts during the period 17911804 that involved shifting alliances of haitian slaves, affranchis, mulattoes, and colonists, as well as british and french army troops. This book offers students a concise and clearly written overview of the events of the haitian revolution, from the slave uprising in the french. I think that much of haitis current political socioeconomic problems can only be understood in the light of french slavery and the way in which. This book is a selection of documents with introductions by david geggus. A classic and impassioned account of the first revolution in the third world. The haitian revolution cast a long shadow over the atlantic world. The best books about haiti, as recommended by christian wisskirchen. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Even henry hellers the bourgeois revolution in france new york.
James, a history of the haitian revolution of 17911804. I didnt realize how much different the concept of slavery was in haiti then in the united states, in haiti it was cheaper to work to slaves the death then breed them. Toussaint louverture and the american civil war matthew. Ouverture was the leader of the haitian revolution in the late eighteenth century, in which slaves rebelled against their. These treasures from the archives offer a new picture of colonial saintdomingue and the haitian revolution. The haitian revolution, as it is known today, was a great inspiration to slaves still in bondage throughout the americas, but it was devastating to the country itself. I will keep other hourly history books in mind in the future for both homeschooling and my own personal fulfillment and enjoyment. The book is not only an invaluable resource for scholars and teachers, but also an often moving window into the daily experiences of individuals caught up in the dramatic events of the haitian revolution. A new book on the haitian revolutions impact on early america. Bells books have undoubtedly brought the story of the haitian revolution to more readers than any of the many works academic historians have published on.
The second traumatic time was the haitian revolution between 1793 and 1804 and the. Fiering is past director and librarian of the john. A landmark collection of documents by the fields leading scholar. The first black republic is a powerful historical work on the history, struggles, and subsequent victory of the haitian people. A captivating guide to the abolition of slavery kindle edition by history, captivating. In january 1804, the once wealthy colony of saintdomingue declared its independence from france and adopted the amerindian name haiti. Jamess text places the revolution in the context of the french revolution, and focuses on the leadership of. Geggus is the leading historian of the haitian revolution in the united states today. There are hundreds, perhaps thousands of books about the haitian revolution, but only a handful are indispensable.
The haitian revolution of 17891803 transformed the caribbeans wealthiest colony into the first independent state in latin america, encompassed the largest slave uprising in the americas, and inflicted a humiliating defeat on three colonial powers. Below you will find their lists, followed by brief descriptions culled from their book jackets. The haitian revolution, however, was much more complex, consisting of several revolutions going on simultaneously. Im cheating here, sneaking in three books as one, but bells historicalfiction trilogy of the haitian revolution needs to be read straight through. This book was extremely helpful with writing a report on the haitian revolution. If you like this book you will also want to read the following 99 cent books on. The story of the haitian revolution laurent dubois. Among his books are slavery, war and revolution and haitian revolutionary studies iup, 2003 norman fiering is author of moral philosophy at seventeenthcentury harvard. Slaves initiated the rebellion in 1791 and by 1803 they had succeeded in ending not just slavery but french control over the colony. A discipline in transition and jonathan edwardss moral thought and its british context. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book.
It outlines the true story of the haitian revolution with just enough information about frances colonization of hispaniola as is absolutely needed to understand the events that transpired between 1791 and 1804 and only a few broad comments about the impact the slave revolt and eventual. Through the struggle, the haitian people ultimately won independence from france and thereby became the first country to be founded by former slaves. In haitian revolutionary studies, david patrick geggus sheds new light on this tremendous upheaval by marshaling an unprecedented range of. The haitian revolution is a complicated topic, but i thought it was explained well, especially for a book of its size about 50 pages. The book traces the circulation of news in african diasporic communities in the caribbean around the time of the haitian revolution, and links the common wind of shared information to. In this collection of his writings and speeches, former haitian politician jeanbertrand aristide demonstrates louvertures profound contribution to the struggle for equality. One emphasized vengeful african slaves committing unspeakable acts of. Madison smartt bells haitian revolution trilogy fiction and film. Avengers of the new world joins that select company. Readers unfamiliar with the history of haiti will find this thoughtful, gracefully written book an eyeopening account of the complexities of the haitian revolution. This detailed account of how haiti overcame european and french rule is a must read for all haitian and brown people alike. I knew that haiti was the only country that had a successful uprising of its slaves.
Stella, first published in 1859, is an imaginative retelling of haitis fight for independence from slavery and french colonialism. In their view, revolutions in this period involved western, middleclass revolutionaries overthrowing aristocratic elites and establishing democratic institutions while paving the way for industrial capitalism. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. A concise history of the haitian revolution wiley online. Toussaint louverture and the san domingo revolution is a 1938 book by trinidadian historian c. Toussaint louverture was the leader of the haitian revoluti. Toussaint louverture 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. Black revolution haitian heroes book 3 frantz derenoncourt jr. Haitian revolution reading list age of revolutions. The beginning of the haitian revolution facing racial revolution. David patrick geggus teaches history at the university of florida, gainesville. This reader includes beautifully written introductions and a fascinating array of neverbeforepublished primary documents. Ok, im cheating here, sneaking in three books as one, but bells historicalfiction trilogy of the haitian revolution needs to be read straight.
The first black republic, is inspired by the true events of the haitian revolution. Clavin, there emerged two competing narratives that vied for the revolution s legacy. Afroamerican currents in the age of the haitian revolution is a 2018 book by julius s. A concise history of the haitian revolution wiley online books. The most recent study of the haitian revolution in english, ficks book stresses the role of the ordinary slaves in the movements success. A history from beginning to end kindle edition by history. Berghahn books, 2006, which presents a brilliant defense of the marxist account of the french revolution, fails to understand the significance of the colonies, especially san domingue, for fertilizing french capitalism and spurring the revolution itself. The book really highlights the incredible achievement of the haitian nation, namely to be the only ever slave revolution leading to shaking off slavery and achieving independence by armed struggle. He went to paris to research this work, where he met haitian military historian alfred auguste nemours. Seldom do students learn about the long history of u. Haitian revolution 17911804, series of conflicts between haitian slaves, colonists, the armies of the british and french colonizers, and a number of other parties.
List of books and articles about haitian revolution. For a long time, european and north american historians paid little attention to the extraordinary series of events that now goes by the name of the haitian revolution. This book details how frances most profitable plantation colony became haiti, latin americas first independent nation, through an uprising by. I have read both books myself, and while dubois account is the best about saint domingue, the. Explains the haitian revolution of 1791, why it happened and who its major protagonists were. A concise history of the haitian revolution audiobook by.
This is an outstanding book by a brilliant yet humble scholar. Scott, based on his influential but previously unpublished 1986 duke university doctoral dissertation. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading haitian revolution. A work of historical fiction, it tells the story of haiti before, during, and after the haitian revolution led by toussaint louverture, as seen by its central character, ti noel, who serves as the novels. This book offers students a concise and clearly written overview of the events of the haitian revolution, from the slave uprising in the french colony of saintdomingue in 1791 to the declaration of haitis independence in 1804. Several factors precipitated the event, including the affranchis frustrations with a racist society, the french revolution, nationalistic.
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