ISBN: 9780243024742 - rapport de julien raimond, commíssaire délégué par le gouvernement français aux isles sous le vent, au ministre de la marine (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the efforts of Citizen Sonthonax, Commissioner of the French Republic, to reshape the destiny of Saint Domingue, an event which would ultimately lead to the only successful slave rebellion in the Western Hemisphere. However, it soon becomes clear that the machinations of this complex figure are less concerned with advancing the ideals of liberty and instead revolve around a quest for personal power and independence from France. The author provides a detailed account of the resultant conflicts between Sonthonax and his colleagues, as well as the political maneuvering, intrigue, and corruption that plagued the colony. The book offers a unique perspective on the complexities of the Haitian Revolution, exploring the interplay between personal ambition, political ideology, and the quest for freedom in a turbulent historical context. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…