Skip to content
Scan a barcode
Scan
Paperback Baron de Vastey and the Origins of Black Atlantic Humanism Book

ISBN: 1349693766

ISBN13: 9781349693764

Baron de Vastey and the Origins of Black Atlantic Humanism

Select Format

Select Condition ThriftBooks Help Icon

Recommended

Format: Paperback

Temporarily Unavailable

We receive fewer than 1 copy every 6 months.

Book Overview

Focusing on the influential life and works of the Haitian political writer and statesman, Baron de Vastey (1781-1820), in this book Marlene L. Daut examines the legacy of Vastey's extensive writings as a form of what she calls black Atlantic humanism, a discourse devoted to attacking the enlightenment foundations of colonialism. Daut argues that Vastey, the most important secretary of Haiti's King Henry Christophe, was a pioneer in a tradition...

Customer Reviews

0 rating
Copyright © 2024 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks® and the ThriftBooks® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
GoDaddy Verified and Secured