Code Henry (1812)

""Code Henry"" is a historical book written by Henri Christophe in 1812. The book is a comprehensive legal code that was created during the reign of Henri Christophe as the king of Haiti. The book covers various aspects of the legal system, including criminal law, civil law, property law, and commercial law. It also includes provisions for the protection of individual rights, such as freedom of speech and religion. The book is significant because it was the first legal code created by a black ruler in the Western Hemisphere. It was also one of the first legal codes to be written in French, which was the official language of Haiti at the time. The book reflects the influence of the French legal system, as well as the unique cultural and social context of Haiti. Overall, ""Code Henry"" is a valuable resource for historians, legal scholars, and anyone interested in the history of Haiti and the development of legal systems in the Caribbean. It provides insight into the legal and political landscape of Haiti during the early 19th century and the efforts of the Haitian people to establish a just and equitable society.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.