A Particular Account of the Insurrection of the Negroes of St. Domingo, Begun in August, 1791 (Classic Reprint): Translated From the French: Translated from the French (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A gripping historical account of a 1791 uprising in St. Domingo, translated for English readers.

This edition presents a detailed narrative from the perspective of the French authorities and local assemblies as they describe the insurrection, its brutal violence, and the reactions of planters and workers alike. It offers a window into the fears, policies, and moral arguments that framed a pivotal moment in colonial history.

The text follows the chain of events across several plantations, showing how unity and conflict emerged among whites, free people of color, and enslaved individuals. It also records the political debates within the General Assembly, the influence of abolitionist rhetoric, and the complex loyalties that shaped responses to rebellion and calls for protection.

• Real-time accounts of key actions, confrontations, and the atmosphere in the town and plantations
• An exploration of the roles played by local leaders, jurists, and soldiers during the crisis
• Reflections on how debates about liberty and allegiance shaped policy and public opinion
• Insights into the rhetoric used by both sides and the justifications offered for their choices

Ideal for readers of historical accounts of revolts, colonial politics, and the moral and legal debates surrounding emancipation and resistance in the late 18th century.

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