A Colony of Citizens: Revolution and Slave Emancipation in the French Caribbean, 1787-1804

by Laurent Dubois

Book Overview

The idea of universal rights is often understood as the product of Europe, but as Laurent Dubois demonstrates, it was profoundly shaped by the struggle over slavery and citizenship in the French... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807828742
• ISBN13: 9780807828748
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: Omohundro Institute and Unc Press
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

A must read to understanding how the Caribbean was shaped

The end of slavery in the French Caribbean is a story that has many facets. This book looks at one of the smaller islands (Guadalupe) and tracks its progress as it tries to free itself from the grips of slavery. Dubios tells a very good story and it is well written. The book focuses on Guadalupe but also gives a sense of what is happening in the entire British and French Caribbean. Dubios in his other books really provides a complete picture of what is occurring in the Caribbean and they are all recommended.