Toussaint Louverture: The Story of the Only Successful Slave Revolt in History

by C.L.R. James

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Longlisted for the American Library in Paris Book Award

Winner of the American Book Award

Winner of the PEN Oakland Josephine Miles Award

PERHAPS THE GREATEST VICTORY OF THE OPPRESSED OVER THEIR OPPRESSORS IN ALL HISTORY

The end of slavery started in what was then San Domingo. In 1791, the enslaved people of the most prized French sugar plantation colony revolted against their masters. For over twelve years, against...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1788737903
• ISBN13: 9781788737906
• Release Date: October 2023
• Publisher: Verso
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.4"