A Historical Perspective on Liberty in Haiti

The case of Haiti is unique given its history: a profitable entity in the western hemisphere, which supported the industrial and military complexes of western Europe and the Americas in the 18th century. Haiti became the first black republic, after an impressive armed struggle by the enslaved Africans to gain liberty. This book was initially published in 2004. This republication may provide readers with some background and context to the current instability in Haiti.