A Colony of Citizens: Revolution and Slave Emancipation in the French Caribbean, 1787-1804
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Book Overview
The idea of universal rights is often understood as the product of Europe, but as Laurent Dubois demonstrates, it was profoundly shaped by the struggle over slavery and citizenship in the French Caribbean. Dubois examines this Caribbean revolution by focusing on Guadeloupe, where, in the early 1790s, insurgents on the island fought for equality and freedom and formed alliances with besieged Republicans. In 1794, slavery was abolished throughout the...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0807855367
ISBN13:9780807855362
Release Date:March 2004
Publisher:Omohundro Institute and Unc Press
Length:472 Pages
Weight:1.54 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 6.3" x 9.4"
Related Subjects
African-American Studies Americas Caribbean & West Indies Discrimination & Racism Education & Reference History Humanities Modern (16th-21st Centuries) Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Race Relations Slavery & Emancipation Social Science Social Sciences Specific Demographics TextbooksCustomer Reviews
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A must read to understanding how the Caribbean was shaped
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
The end of slavery in the French Caribbean is a story that has many facets. This book looks at one of the smaller islands (Guadalupe) and tracks its progress as it tries to free itself from the grips of slavery. Dubios tells a very good story and it is well written. The book focuses on Guadalupe but also gives a sense of what is happening in the entire British and French Caribbean. Dubios in his other books really provides a complete picture of what is occurring in the Caribbean and they are all recommended.
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