Toussaint louverture was a leader of the haitian revolution. 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. Domingue, but was also propelled by the free mulattoes who had long faced the trials of being denoted as semicitizens. Perhaps the fact that haiti is a small, relatively powerless country in comparison to the united states and france plays a role in this historical amnesia. In particular, i recommend my own book, concise history of the haitian revolution blackwelljohn wiley, 2012, which includes a bibliography listing a number. The uprisings, 17911793 a concise history of the haitian. Draws on the latest scholarship in the field as well as.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Born in saintdomingue, in a long struggle for independence toussaint led enslaved africans and afrohaitians to victory over french colonisers, abolished slavery, and secured native control over the colony, haiti. Archives and special collections of richter library. There has been some call for what history books are available about haiti. The topic announced for this exam appeared broadly comparative. The haitian revolution and haiti itself became part of the cognitive world of the destituted slaves, who assumed it as a metaphor, possibility and goal.
Haitian revolution the colonial background the outbreak of the revolution revolution from below the final struggle aftermath and wider implications bibliography source for information on haitian revolution. A concise history of the haitian revolution viewpoints. Haitian revolution read on your computer, mac, smartphone, kindle reader, ipad, or tablet. Offers an overview of the haitian revolution, from the slave uprising in the french colony of saintdomingue in 1791 to the declaration of haitis independence in 1804. A concise history of the haitian revolution jeremy d. A concise history of the haitian revolution is a valuable resource for those studying independence movements in latin america, the history of the atlantic world, the history of the african diaspora, and the age of the american and french revolutions. Very informative, bought for a class nice clean book a concise history of the haitian revolution selavi, that is life. A transatlantic history of the events in saintdomingue, france, and the united states that led to the abolitions of slavery in the colony in 1793 and in france in 1794. The haitian revolution is important to world history in many ways. The haitian revolution was the result of a long struggle on the part of the slaves in the french colony of st.
Key events of the haitian revolution flashcards quizlet. Haitian revolution 17911804, series of conflicts between haitian slaves, colonists, the armies of the british and french colonizers, and a. Several factors precipitated the event, including the affranchis frustrations with a racist society, the french revolution, nationalistic. In this collection of his writings and speeches, former haitian politician jeanbertrand aristide demonstrates louvertures profound contribution to the struggle for equality. Population, culture history, and sociopolitical processes in ancient puerto rico antonio l. I believe i did this back in 1991, and if so i know i have added quite a few works since then, but i dont know the date of this bibliograhy, i just found it in my files. From the us occupation to the present the history of haiti. 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. The haitian revolution and the abolition of slavery.
Bernard diederich and al burt, a history of the seemingly mad dictator. This category is for articles on history books with the haitian revolution as a topic. The haitian revolution 105 a unique case in the history of the americas. The haitian revolution, although a major event in history of the 18th century, is nowhere near as famous as the earlier american or french revolutions. Project muse a concise history of the haitian revolution by. Draws on the latest scholarship in the field as well as the authors original research. The books in this series will introduce students to the most signi.
A concise history of the haitian revolution edition 1 by. Explains the haitian revolution of 1791, why it happened and who its major protagonists were. On this day in 1791, the haitian revolution began with a religious ceremony at bois caiman. The beginning of the haitian revolution facing racial revolution. Popkin, a concise history of the haitian revolution. The success of the french revolt for freedom inspired free and enslaved haitians to. 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. Histories, textualities, geographies by elizabeth maddock dillon. Most importantly, the ultimate effect of the haitian revolution was the independence of the people. International encyclopedia of the social sciences dictionary. Ott had on the haitian revolution, his analysis focuses primarily on the slaves and their condition. Bibliography of works on the haitian revolution all the works listed in this bibliography are in my own library. This is a vital resource for academics studying the haitian revolution or anyone interested in learning more about this fascinating period of history.
A concise history of the haitian revolution, by jeremy d. The haitian revolution, 17911805, historicising african. Geggus provides brief but helpful descriptions of each document to contextualize it, but lets the documents themselves take precedent over his own commentary. The answer is that almost none are actually available. Norman fiering is author of moral philosophy at seventeenthcentury harvard. Impact of the haitian revolution around the world part i. Discover librarianselected research resources on haitian revolution from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Sep 22, 2008 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. Edwards bryan, an historical survey of the island of saint domingo together with an account of the maroon negroes in the island of jamaica, and a history of the war in the west indies in 1793 and 1794, london 1801. Season 4 of revolutions covers the haitian revolution in detail that fulfills your first side a wellnarrated overview of the revolution.
Starting in 1791, slaves throughout the french colony of saintdomingue rose up en masse and destroyed. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A concise history of the haitian revolution 9781405198219. Fictions of the haitian revolution i created this website to act as a crossroads for literary fictions of the haitian revolution. The haitian revolution was a successful insurrection by selfliberated slaves against french. Historicizing african contributions to the emancipation movement. The enlightenment and its effects on the haitian revolution.
The most important revolution in history that you probably dont know. The revolution against against french colonial rule radicalised the spirit of the french revolution by expanding its aims to cover the universal human emancipation, and lead to the first free black republic. It was the first independent latin american nation and the second independent country in the western hemisphere, after the united states. Geggus provides faithful translations of original documents an invaluable resource for those who want to work with primary sources but dont read french fluently, or who dont have access to. I then turn to some specific ways in which the capes guides covered the haitian revolution with implications for what french students are and are not learning about race and frances colonial past. Below you will find their lists, followed by brief descriptions culled from their book. 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. Socially, the lowest order of the societyslavesbecame equal, free, and independent citizens. This revolt was not unique, as there were several rebellions of its kind against the institution of plantation. For a brief but critical period after late august 1791 the white planters of saint.
Haitian revolution 17911804, series of conflicts between haitian slaves, colonists, the armies of the british and french colonizers, and a number of other parties. 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. Ben fountains top 10 books about haiti books the guardian. I cant speak much for books on the haitian revolution, but i would highly recommend mike duncans revolutions podcast on the subject. Check out our haitian revolution reading list two lists of top texts to read on the haitian revolution compiled by marlene daut and john garrigus. A concise history of the haitian revolution wiley online. Jeremy popkin has risen splendidly to the challenge in his new concise history of the haitian revolution.
In this collection of his writings and speeches, former haitian politician jeanbertrand aristide demonstrates louvertures profound contribution to the struggle. A discipline in transition and jonathan edwardss moral thought and its british context. The haitian revolution was the largest and most successful slave revolt in recorded history. Pages in category history books about the haitian revolution the following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total. Excellent read from beginning to end great book on the topic. The citizens of france planted the seeds of revolt in haiti during the french revolution. The cause of the haitian revolution was the inherent cruelty of slavery and the desire for haitian blacks and multiracial people to be treated with respect and decency. History books about the haitian revolution wikipedia. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. World of the haitian revolution blacks in the diaspora toussaints clause. The founding fathers and the haitian revolution adstdacor diplomats and diplomacy book bookman and the 1791 slave revolt in haiti. Excellent source for teaching the haitian revolution, very vivid. It is now widely seen as a defining moment in the history of the atlantic world.
By fictions, i mean texts that were composed as novels, short stories, novellas, short fictional sketches, poetry, andor plays. French historians, the haitian revolution, and the 20042006 capes exam. In a letter to the people of verrettes in march 1795 he wrote, the french are. Haiti, slavery, and the age of the democratic revolution. But, regardless of all the promises of haitian officials to not incite revolts in neighboring islands, the haitian revolution had already propelled a revolution in black consciousness. List of history books on haiti hartford web publishing. So often when we read about history we feel the distance, but these original sources put you right on the sidelines of the haitian revolution. Through the struggle, the haitian people ultimately won independence from france and thereby became the first country to be founded by former slaves.
The haitian revolution 17891804 was an event of worldhistorical. A concise history of the haitian revolution edition 1 by jeremy d. The haitian revolution began in 1791 in the french colony of saint domingue, when a group of slaves rebelled in order to secure their freedom and the end of slavery. Born a slave in haiti, toussaint became his owners favorite and was eventually freed. The haitian revolution the first successful rebellion of african slaves in the americas horrified whites throughout the atlantic world. Boukman dutty, a haitian slave called on the slaves to have their own revolution. The history of haiti early history and european colonization independence and early nationhood twentieth century. Among his books are slavery, war and revolution and haitian revolutionary studies iup, 2003. Laurent dubois eloquently tells the story of the haitian revolution, from the old regime to haitian independence in 1804. A concise history of the haitian revolution by jeremy d. This book offers students a concise and clearly written overview of the events of the haitian revolution, from the slave. Without a doubt, the haitian revolution was a far more important event.
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