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Argues that the period from 1934 until the rise of dictator Francois 'Papa Doc' Duvalier to the presidency in 1957 constituted modern Haiti's greatest moment of political promise. This title emphasizes the key role that radical groups, particularly Marxists and black nationalists, played in shaping contemporary Haitian history.

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"One of the most significant, insightful, and decisive contemporary studies of the period. Painstakingly researched, meticulously documented, tightly argued, and well written. It is a singular contribution to the history of postoccupation Haiti." - Alex Dupuy, Wesleyan University"

Red and Black in Haiti Radicalism Conflict and

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      Publisher: MP-NCA Uni of North Carolina
      Publication Date: 5/30/2009 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780807859377, 978-0807859377
      ISBN10: 0807859370

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      Book Synopsis
      Argues that the period from 1934 until the rise of dictator Francois 'Papa Doc' Duvalier to the presidency in 1957 constituted modern Haiti's greatest moment of political promise. This title emphasizes the key role that radical groups, particularly Marxists and black nationalists, played in shaping contemporary Haitian history.

      Trade Review
      "One of the most significant, insightful, and decisive contemporary studies of the period. Painstakingly researched, meticulously documented, tightly argued, and well written. It is a singular contribution to the history of postoccupation Haiti." - Alex Dupuy, Wesleyan University"

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