9780282291969 - Rapport de Philippe-Rose Roume: Sur Sa Mission à Saint-Domingue, En. Qualité de Commissaire-National-Civil; Imprimé par Décret du 29 Janvier 1793, l'An Deuxième de ... (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 historical novel captures the 1791-92 uprising in Saint-Domingue, a slave revolt that took place during the Haitian Revolution. The book focuses on Pierre Roume, a French commissioner sent to the colony to maintain order and implement the rights of the free colored population, a group that faced discrimination and oppression from both the white colonists and the enslaved Africans. Roume's task is complicated by the complexities of the Haitian Revolution, where issues of race, class, and freedom intersect. Roume's journal entries, letters, and observations provide a firsthand account of the events, revealing the political maneuvering, social tensions, and personal struggles that shaped the conflict. The author delves into the complexities of the era, exploring themes of identity, equality, and the limits of revolutionary ideals. The book challenges traditional narratives, shedding light on the lesser-known aspects of the Haitian Revolution and its impact on the struggle for freedom and human rights. 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.