Author:

Dubois, Laurent 1971-  Search this

Physical description:

viii, 357 pages illustrations, maps 24 cm

Type:

Books

History

Place:

Haiti

Haïti

Date:

2004

Revolution, 1791-1804

1791-1804 (Révolution)

Notes:

NMAF copy gift of AManda Moniz

Contents:

1. Specters of Saint-Domingue -- 2. Fermentation -- 3. Inheritance -- 4. Fire in the cane -- 5. New world -- 6. Defiance -- 7. Liberty's land -- 8. The opening -- 9. Power -- 10. Enemies of Liberty -- 11. Territory -- 12. The tree of Liberty -- 13. Those who die -- Epilogue : Out of the ashes

Summary:

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

Topic:

15.85 history of America  Search this

Revoluties  Search this

France  Search this

HaiÖti  Search this

Revolutions  Search this

Political history  Search this

Independence  Search this

Colonies  Search this

History  Search this

Histoire  Search this

Data Source:

Smithsonian Libraries

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_sil_1159315