Experience the tumultuous history of Haiti firsthand in this gripping historical account by Marcus Rainsford. This book covers the rise and fall of the black empire of Haiti, including the epic struggle against French colonial rule and the subsequent revolution that established Haiti as a free nation. Rainsford skillfully weaves together firsthand accounts, primary sources, and historical analyses to create a vivid and engaging narrative.

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