Code Henry (1812)

Code Henry is a book written by Henri Christophe in the year 1812. The book is a legal code that was created for the newly established Haitian government. Henri Christophe was a Haitian revolutionary leader who became the first king of Haiti after the country gained independence from France in 1804. The book contains a comprehensive set of laws that were designed to govern the country and maintain order. It covers a wide range of topics including civil and criminal law, property rights, taxation, and public administration. The code was heavily influenced by the Napoleonic Code, which was established in France during the same period.Code Henry is an important historical document that provides insight into the legal system of Haiti during the early 19th century. It reflects the political and social conditions of the time and the efforts of the Haitian government to establish a stable and functioning legal system. The book is considered a significant contribution to Haitian literature and an important reference for legal scholars and historians.Text Is In French.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.