Haiti : The Revolution Unfinished Intro & Part 1

Please join me to discover Haiti, a Caribbean nation with a rich and complex history, has faced numerous challenges throughout its existence. From its colonial origins under French rule to its revolutionary struggle for independence, Haiti has endured a tumultuous past. This historical overview explores the key events and developments that have shaped Haiti's identity and continue to influence its present-day realities.

Part 1: French Colonial Haiti (1697-1789)

The first part of this exploration delves into Haiti's colonial past under French rule. It examines the brutal system of slavery that underpinned the colonial economy, the social hierarchy that divided society, and the cultural influences that shaped Haitian identity. This period laid the foundation for the revolutionary events that would later unfold.

Book references :
Laurent Dubois "Haiti : The Aftershocks of History"
https://www.amazon.ca/Haiti-Aftershocks-History-Laurent-Dubois/dp/1250002362

C.L.R James "The Black Jacobins and Toussaint Louverture and the San Domingo Revolution"

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