The first and only successful slave revolution in the Americas began in 1791 when brutally exploited slaves rose up against their masters on Saint-Domingue. Dubois weaves the stories of slaves, free people of African descent, wealthy whites, and French administrators into an unforgettable tale of insurrection, war, heroism, and victory.
The first and only successful slave revolution in the Americas began in 1791 on Saint-Domingue, the most profitable colony at that time. The stories of slaves, free people of African descent, wealthy whites, and French administrators are woven into an unforgettable tale of insurrection, war, heroism, and victory.
