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Toussaint Louverture

A Revolutionary Life

Philippe Girard

Uncover the incredible life of Toussaint Louverture - born into slavery, yet eventually earning his freedom and leading a bloody slave revolt in 1791. Philippe Girard's book showcases how Louverture transformed into a revolutionary hero, eventually becoming governor of the colony he was once enslaved in. Despite a lifelong quest for acceptance, his legacy inspired anticolonial and black nationalist movements. With extensive research, Toussaint Louverture is the definitive biography of a highly influential historical figure.
Publish Date
2016-11-22T00:00:00.000Z
2016-11-22T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.98
ISBN
9780465094134
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