In 1789 the West Indian colony of San Domingo supplied two-thirds of the overseas trade of France. The entire structure of what was arguably the most profitable colony in the world rested on the labour of half a million slaves. In 1791 the waves of unrest inspired by the French Revolution reached across the Atlantic dividing the loyalties of the white population of the island. The brutally treated slaves of Saint Domingo seized at this confusion and rose up in rebellion against masters. In thisclassic work; CLR James chronicles the only successful slave revolt in history and provides a critical portrait of their leader; Toussaint L'Ouverture; 'one of the most remarkable men of a period rich in remarkable men'.
#2012538 in Books 2011-08-02Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 1.25 x 9.21 x 10.23l; 3.51 #File Name: 140277866X368 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good buyBy Paul RudolfCan't beat the price and was in perfect condition0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. for illustrationsBy avid readera must for those searching for depictions of the civil war as well as good information.1 of 5 people found the following review helpful. book reviewBy missyExcellent book. Exactly what we were looking for. The book is very well done. Would definitely recommend this book to anyone interested in the Civil War. Well worth the money.
