The 1791 haitian revolution secured black independence in the former french colony and sounded. The french revolution of 1789 not only propelled all of europe into a war, but also touched off slave uprisings in the caribbean. And it is this whirling and chaotic world that dubois so vividly brings to life in avengers of the new world and so accurately deconstructs. The haitian revolution is important to world history in many ways. Below you will find their lists, followed by brief descriptions culled from their book. List of books and articles about haitian revolution online. Through the struggle, the haitian people ultimately won independence from france and thereby became the first country to be founded by former slaves. The bittersweet victory at saintdomingue the 1791 haitian revolution secured black independence in the former french colony and sounded the death knell for the european slave trade. W hat is the role of an artist in the face of political repression. The text of douglasss lecture can be found in the useful anthology haiti. Oct 16, 2018 this powerful, intensely dramatic book is the definitive account of the haitian revolution of 17941803, a revolution that began in the wake of the bastille but became the model for the third world liberation movements from africa to cuba. This book offers students a concise and clearly written overview of the events of the haitian revolution, from the slave uprising in the french colony of saintdomingue in 1791 to the declaration of haitis independence in 1804 and the consolidation of the countrys independence in the decades that followed. But only the haitian revolution of 17911804 pushed the.
This book addresses this growing interest in the early haitian state and the legacies of the haitian revolution not just in the atlantic world. Although a central event in the history of the french in the new world, the full significance of the revolution has yet to be realized. Toussaint louverture was the leader of the haitian revolution in the late eighteenth century, in which slaves rebelled against their masters and established the first black republic. He then became general, and fought off the british, spanish, and french. Apr 14, 2020 there were several aftereffects of the haitian revolution, both on haiti and the world. Early american ideology, literature, and the haitian revolution. In their view, revolutions in this period involved western, middleclass revolutionaries overthrowing aristocratic elites and establishing democratic institutions while paving the way for industrial capitalism. Eyewitness accounts of the haitian insurrection you are all free. Boukman dutty said to have been called book man in jamaica because he could read was sold by his british master to a frenchman and his name became boukman in haiti. But some of that treasure, something of the haitian revolutionary spirit its stirring promise, and also its tragic disappointments is still preserved in the books, pamphlets, maps, and prints displayed in this exhibition. I believe i did this back in 1991, and if so i know i have added quite a few works since then, but i dont know the date of this bibliograhy, i just found it in my files. Historicizing african contributions to the emancipation movement.
Slave revolts in the united states did not succeed, but the haitian example shows that. Jul 16, 2007 the haitian revolution has often been described as the largest and most successful slave rebellion in the western hemisphere. Confronting black jacobins and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. It was also the only successful slave revolt in world history. A fierce military leader who fought alongside toussaint louverture, the leader of the haitian revolt against france, dessalines declared the nations independence in. He is sometimes described as a haitian vodou priest, or houngan. Remarkable haitian revolt targets canada haiti is the site of the most sustained popular uprising among many that are currently sweeping the globe.
With his wife and children he then got a plot of land. Despairing that slavery would ever be abolished in the us, douglass and his family were preparing to relocate to haiti when word came of lincolns signing of the emancipation proclamation. Jan 05, 2016 the history of the united states first refugee crisis fleeing the haitian revolution, whites and free blacks were viewed with suspicion by american slaveholders, including thomas jefferson. Madison smartt bells haitian revolution trilogy fiction. It is bounded on the north by the atlantic ocean, on the south by the caribbean sea, and on the east by the dominican republic. Some sources describe him as a muslim, leading some scholars to speculate that he was from senegal, mali, or guinea, though this assertion is tenuous given the lack of biographical information from this era, and is highly contested. Historians of race relations in united states history have much to learn from the haitian revolution.
He used to be a slave, he was freed at the age of 33. List of books and articles about haitian history online. It involved blacks, mulattoes, french, spanish, and british participantswith the. The haitian revolution download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi.
The great leftwing novel about who really controls haiti. Nevertheless, the haitian revolution was an important event in the history of the caribbean, as haiti was the first country to gain independence from a european power in the caribbean. This reader includes beautifully written introductions and a fascinating array of neverbeforepublished primary documents. List of history books on haiti hartford web publishing. Dec 19, 2019 for a long time, european and north american historians paid little attention to the extraordinary series of events that now goes by the name of the haitian revolution. The best books on haiti five books expert recommendations. The haitian revolution has often been described as the largest and most successful slave rebellion in the western hemisphere. One must emphasize the struggles that had been occurring for decades prior to the 1791 outbreak of fullscale rebellion. A concise history of the haitian revolution audiobook by. Feb 16, 2017 about the haitian revolutions, featuring toussaint louverture and napoleon bonaparte. Bibliography of works on the haitian revolution all the works listed in this bibliography are in my own library. Apr 28, 2017 haitian writer marie vieuxchauvet 19161973, author of powerful novels representing the experience of living under the duvalier dictatorship, confronted such questions throughout her life. Inspired in large part by the french revolution, diverse groups in the colony of saintdomingue began fighting against french colonial power in 1791.
The book explores the push for expansion that began with the. In class we discussed primary and secondary sources. Ben fountains top 10 books about haiti books the guardian. Haitian rebels await a new attack haitian rebels eye capital haitian rebels out of loop haitian rebels reach into the past for reinforcements haitian educator beaten up, but not beaten down haitian forces battling uprising report retaking 3 towns haitian official appeals for help to end revolt haitian president rescinds ban on marches. The haitian revolution and the forging of america jstor. Haitis slave rebellion prompted the louisiana purchase. The history of the united states first refugee crisis. Sep 22, 2008 toussaint louverture was the leader of the haitian revolution in the late eighteenth century, in which slaves rebelled against their masters and established the first black republic.
A primary source is a source made at the time that the topic happened while. Early american ideology, literature, and the haitian. The haitian revolution to say that all men are born and created equally is an understatement to say the least. Proved that enlightenment ideals applied to all people. In a letter to the people of verrettes in march 1795 he wrote, the french are. The new leader of the slave revolt, jean jacque dessalines, declared saint domingue to be an independent nation on january 1, 1804. The revolt of this underclass in 1791the only successful slave rebellion in historygained the slaves their freedom and set in motion the colonys struggle for.
Independence was not fully achieved until 1804, at. May 15, 20 the text of douglasss lecture can be found in the useful anthology haiti. In 1789 the french colony of saint domingue was the wealthiest and most flourishing of the caribbean slave colonies, its economy based on the forced labor of more than half a million black slaves raided from their african homelands. Independence was the outcome of the extraordinary uprising of the colonys slaves. A stern and brilliant new book the haitian revolution, in all its ugliness and brutality, was the response of the oppressed, indentured and enslaved to their unjust condition. It establishedhaiti as the first republic ruled by blacks. In this collection of his writings and speeches, former haitian politician jeanbertrand aristide demonstrates louvertures profound contribution to the struggle for equality.
List of books and articles about haitian revolution. The bad news was that haiti was bankrupt, which really impeded its economy or the ability to rebuild it. Oct 31, 2005 a stern and brilliant new book the haitian revolution, in all its ugliness and brutality, was the response of the oppressed, indentured and enslaved to their unjust condition. The french revolution, which had recently occurred, was heavily impacted by the state of poverty that the majority of the population were in. The beginning of the haitian revolution facing racial revolution. Yet the french revolution was also crucially important. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The first and only successful slave revolution in the ame. The nations new name was haiti, in honor of a native tribe. At a base level, the functioning of haitian society and its class structure was deeply changed. The haitian revolution, part ii webster university. May 24, 2016 author writes childrens book about the haitian revolution frantz derenoncourt, jr. At the turn of the nineteenth century, haiti became the first and only modern country born from a slave revolt. Toussaint louverture was the leader of the haitian revoluti.
Book length accounts of the fifteen year conflict are often their authors first. Home browse history caribbean and west indian history haitian history. The revolt began on 22 august 1791, and ended in 1804 with the former colonys independence. Discover librarianselected research resources on haitian history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. The good news was, by april of 1825, the french officially recognized haitian independence and renounced frances sovereignty over it. Haitian revolution 17911804, series of conflicts between haitian slaves, colonists, the armies of the british and french colonizers, and a. The most successful slave rebellion in history created an. What is the place of culture in the midst of injustice and terror. Haitian revolution, series of conflicts between 1791 and 1804 between haitian slaves, colonists, the armies of the british and french colonizers, and a number of other parties. The united states always tries to push forward its imperialistic goals. Edwidge danticat on haitian literature the acclaimed haitian author chooses five mustreads from the riches of haitian literature including 19thcentury poems by a rulers daughter. Since the start of forced slavery in the caribbean, there have been many revolts, revolutions and resistance against slavery, but the revolution in haiti was the most successful and by the year 1804 slavery was abolished in the caribbean. The haitian revolution was a revolution ignited from below, by the underrepresented majority of the population. Sansays novel shows us that the power of representation exists and in working.
Accounts of the haitian insurrection you are all free. The popularity of hip hop musician wyclef jean, the proliferation of haitian sports stars, and the prevalence of kreyol haitian creole words such as sa k pase in rap music attest to haitis. Haitian revolution 17911804, series of conflicts between haitian slaves, colonists, the armies of the british and french colonizers, and a number of other parties. This book offers students a concise and clearly written overview of the events of the haitian revolution, from the slave uprising in the french colony of saintdomingue in 1791 to the declaration of haiti s independence in 1804. The haitian revolution, however, was much more complex, consisting of several revolutions going on simultaneously. Population, culture history, and sociopolitical processes in ancient puerto rico antonio l. The book is not only an invaluable resource for scholars and teachers, but also an often moving window into the daily experiences of individuals caught up in the dramatic events of the haitian revolution. A huge majority of the supporters of the haitian revolution were slaves and freed africans who were severely discriminated against by colonial society and the law.
During the first decades of haitian independence, a wealth of original poetry was created by the inhabitants of the former french caribbean island colony and. In part i, i presented the background and earliest days of the haitian revolution by 1790 the colony of saintdomingue present day haiti was torn by numerous dissensions. The answer is that almost none are actually available. Simcoe used the new british troops to push back the haitians under toussaint, but in a counteroffensive.
The fleet for the great push left portsmouth on 16 november 1795 and was wrecked by a storm, before. The second traumatic time was the haitian revolution between 1793 and 1804 and the third one was the period of the duvalier dictatorships and the rule of papa doc from 19571971, followed by his son baby doc until 1986. A landmark collection of documents by the fields leading scholar. Aug 12, 2019 the haitian revolution was the only successful black slave revolt in history, and it led to the creation of the second independent nation in the western hemisphere, after the united states. Especially if you are someone of african descent lost in the. Ebscohost serves thousands of libraries with premium essays, articles and other content including chapter 70. This novel is set in the early 1960s in the early days of the reign of papa doc. Michelle hunnicutt hollenbaugh hunnicutt hollenbaugh, k. Her research interests include dialectical behavior. Historians have reason to doubt whether the slave revolt of 1791 was started by white men, or yellow fever deliberately used to preserve black independence in 1803. These treasures from the archives offer a new picture of colonial saintdomingue and the haitian revolution.
From the us occupation to the present the history of haiti. The best books on haitian literature five books expert. It is one of the novels that inaugurated the latin american renaissance in fiction beginning in the mid20th century. There were several aftereffects of the haitian revolution, both on haiti and the world. Madison smartt bells trilogy set during the haitian revolution has been praised more for its vivid array of fictional characters than its treatment of historical events. Slaves initiated the rebellion in 1791 and by 1803 they had succeeded in ending not just slavery but french control over the colony. The history of haiti early history and european colonization independence and early nationhood twentieth century. In january 1804, the once wealthy colony of saintdomingue declared its independence from france and adopted the amerindian name haiti. The first black republic, is inspired by the true events of the haitian revolution. Haitian revolution in world history napoleon abandons idea of empire in the americas sells louisiana to the usa news spreads to the us rebellious slaves paranoid slave haitian government shelters simon bolivar, before his successful wars of independence toussaint louverture becomes a hero to millions striving for freedom. On a large scale, it had a massive impact as the first postcolonial nation led by blacks which had gained independence from a slave rebellion.
Haitian writer marie vieuxchauvet 19161973, author of powerful novels representing the experience of living under the duvalier dictatorship, confronted such questions throughout her life. The haitian revolution began in 1791, and was the largest slave rebellion in the western hemisphere. The haitian revolution was the forerunner of modern anticolonial movements in the third world. Author writes childrens book about the haitian revolution. What role did napoleon play in the haiti revolution answers. Click download or read online button to get the haitian revolution book now. Therefore the slaves led a revolt which is known as one of the most prosperous of its kind, gaining their freedom from the french colony. Military defeats and an outbreak of yellow fever doomed frances attempts to retake the colony.
There has been some call for what history books are available about haiti. The economic position of saint domingue itself was very prosperous, however the means in which they conquered such economic power led to a social instability further leading to a revolution. The haitian revolution was the largest and most successful slave revolt in recorded history. Few would believe that the wealth of a colony would be a weighing factor causing a revolt, however it is fundamental to observe the sequence of events. Francois mackandal died 1758 was a haitian maroon leader in haiti. Many white planters wanted independence from revolutionary france. The haitian revolution is the only successful slave revolt in history, and resulted in the establishment of haiti, the first independent black state in the new world. Haitian revolution reading list age of revolutions. Toussaint died in a french prison, after he wrote a memoir about himself, which is about the experience he gained during the wars. The haitian revolution, 17911805, historicising african. And the events they pushed forward in the caribbean drove french revolutionaries in the. Amy wilentz is the author of several books, including the rainy season.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading bookman and the 1791 slave revolt in haiti. The haitian revolution was a successful insurrection by selfliberated slaves against french. Teaching the haitian revolution with primary and secondary. The haitian revolution was the only successful black slave revolt in history, and it led to the creation of the second independent nation in the western hemisphere, after the united states. A giant with imposing stature, with courage to match, he was a vodou priest, exercising an undisputed influence and command over his followers, who knew him as zamba. It was the first independent latin american nation and the second independent country in the western hemisphere, after the united states. Jamaica lies to the west and cuba to the northwest. The boom in haitian revolutionary studies which has been shaped in critical ways by many of the authors in this collection is producing a new wave of englishlanguage work on postindependence haiti. Laurent dubois eloquently tells the story of the haitian revolution, from the old regime to haitian independence in 1804. Ott had on the haitian revolution, his analysis focuses primarily on the slaves and their condition.
Starting in 1791, slaves throughout the french colony of saint. Mar 14, 2014 the haitian revolution, and the values that became tied to it and other revolutionary nations, show the need to push back against the established order and find a way to recognize minority voices to avoid an exclusionary model that provides rights to some but not to all. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The haitian revolution and the abolition of slavery stella. The haitian revolution 17911804 was the only successful slave revolt in history.