A gripping historical account of a 1791 uprising in St. Domingo, translated for English readers. This edition presents a detailed narrative from the perspective of the French authorities and local assemblies as they describe the insurrection, its brutal violence, and the reactions of planters and workers alike. It offers a window into the fears, policies, and moral arguments that framed a pivotal moment in colonial history.
The text follows the chain of events across several plantations, showing how unity and conflict emerged among whites, free people of color, and enslaved individuals. It also records the political debates within the General Assembly, the influence of abolitionist rhetoric, and the complex loyalties that shaped responses to rebellion and calls for protection.
- Real-time accounts of key actions, confrontations, and the atmosphere in the town and plantations
- An exploration of the roles played by local leaders, jurists, and soldiers during the crisis
- Reflections on how debates about liberty and allegiance shaped policy and public opinion
- Insights into the rhetoric used by both sides and the justifications offered for their choices
Ideal for readers of historical accounts of revolts, colonial politics, and the moral and legal debates surrounding emancipation and resistance in the late 18th century.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the turmoil that followed the Haitian Revolution of the late 18th century and its impact on the slave trade. A comprehensive overview of slavery's historical and moral complications, this work explores the complexities of freedom, humanity, and civilization. The author investigates how the conflict intersected with a complex web of social and economic factors, from international politics to Enlightenment philosophy. The book offers profound insights into the profound social changes and moral dilemmas that have shaped modern conceptions of race, equality, and human rights. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332976201_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332976201
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332976201
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