0Egalite for All: Toussaint Louverture and the Haitian Revolution
Egalite for All: Toussaint Louverture and the Haitian Revolution
"The Haitian Revolution represents the only successful slave revolution in history"
Synopsis
The Haitian Revolution represents the only successful slave revolution in history; it created the world's first Black republic --- traumatizing Southern planters, inspiring U.S. Blacks, and invigorating anti-slavery activist world-wide. At the forefront of the rebellion was General Toussaint Louverture, an ex-slave whose genius was admired by allies and enemies alike.
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Synopsis
The Haitian Revolution represents the only successful slave revolution in history; it created the world's first Black republic --- traumatizing Southern planters, inspiring U.S. Blacks, and invigorating anti-slavery activist world-wide. At the forefront of the rebellion was General Toussaint Louverture, an ex-slave whose genius was admired by allies and enemies alike.
Details
- Release Date
- Jan 25, 2009
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Language
- English
- Status
- Released