Broten, Nick
The Black Jacobins
- ISBN 13:
- 9781912128891
- author:
- Broten, Nick
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Macat International Limited
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 90
- Dimensions:
- 19.81 x 12.9 x 0.48 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
CLR James's groundbreaking work on the Haitian slave revolt and its connection to the French Revolution. In this seminal study, CLR James sought to understand two central questions: why the Haitian slave revolt was unique among successful slave rebellions, and how its history intertwined with that of the French Revolution. Through his innovative approach, which drew on archival research and creative hypothesis generation, James shed new light on these topics. The Black Jacobins is a testament to the power of 'history from below', offering a fresh perspective on the past by exploring the experiences of those often overlooked in traditional historical accounts.
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