Haiti Fights Back: The Life and Legacy of Charlemagne Péralte

by Yveline Alexis

Book Overview

Haiti Fights Back: The Life and Legacy of Charlemagne P ralte is the first US scholarly examination of the politician and caco leader (guerrilla fighter) who fought against the US military occupation of Haiti. The occupation lasted close to two decades, from 1915-1934. Alexis argues for the importance of documenting resistance while exploring the occupation's mechanics and its imperialism. She takes us to Haiti, exploring the sites of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1978815409
• ISBN13: 9781978815407
• Release Date: June 2021
• Publisher: Rutgers University Press
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher