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Book Synopsis
Biography of the anti-imperialist fighter and slave liberator Toussaint Louverture, explored through the prism of his radical politics

Trade Review
'A spirited, nuanced profile of this great revolutionary leader. The book provides a fascinating analysis of the range of reactions to Toussaint, from Wordsworth in 1802 to contemporary comic books and rap' -- Alyssa Sepinwall, Professor of History, California State University San Marcos
'Documents his political life while mapping one stage of the dual revolution, presenting Toussaint as a black Jacobin revolutionary. An important text' -- Anthony Bogues, Asa Messer Professor of Humanities and Critical Theory, Brown University

Table of Contents
Illustrations
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. Toussaint Unchained: c.1743-91
2. Making an Opening to Liberty: 1791-93
3. Black Jacobin Ascending: 1793-98
4. The Black Robespierre: 1798-1802
5. The Harder They Come, The Harder They Fall...: 1801-03
6. ...One and All: 1804-
Notes
Index

Toussaint Louverture

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      Publisher Pluto Press
      Published 20 May 2017
      ISBN-13 9780745335148
      978-0745335148
      ISBN-10 0745335144
      Also in:
      Political leaders and leadership Revolutionary groups and movements

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Biography of the anti-imperialist fighter and slave liberator Toussaint Louverture, explored through the prism of his radical politics

      Trade Review
      'A spirited, nuanced profile of this great revolutionary leader. The book provides a fascinating analysis of the range of reactions to Toussaint, from Wordsworth in 1802 to contemporary comic books and rap' -- Alyssa Sepinwall, Professor of History, California State University San Marcos
      'Documents his political life while mapping one stage of the dual revolution, presenting Toussaint as a black Jacobin revolutionary. An important text' -- Anthony Bogues, Asa Messer Professor of Humanities and Critical Theory, Brown University

      Table of Contents
      Illustrations
      Acknowledgements
      Introduction
      1. Toussaint Unchained: c.1743-91
      2. Making an Opening to Liberty: 1791-93
      3. Black Jacobin Ascending: 1793-98
      4. The Black Robespierre: 1798-1802
      5. The Harder They Come, The Harder They Fall...: 1801-03
      6. ...One and All: 1804-
      Notes
      Index

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