The History Of Toussaint Louverture (1814)

By James Stephen and James Stephen

Book Overview

""The History of Toussaint Louverture"" is a book written by James Stephen and published in 1814. It is a biography of Toussaint Louverture, a former slave who led the Haitian Revolution and became the first black governor of Haiti. The book covers Louverture's life from his birth in Saint-Domingue (now Haiti) to his rise as a military leader and his eventual capture and imprisonment by the French. Stephen's account provides a detailed look at Louverture's leadership and tactics during the Haitian Revolution, as well as his political and diplomatic skills in negotiating with European powers. The book also explores the social and economic conditions of Saint-Domingue at the time, including the impact of slavery and the plantation system. Overall, ""The History of Toussaint Louverture"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the life and legacy of a key figure in the fight for Haitian independence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166285162
• ISBN13: 9781166285166
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"