Facing Racial Revolution

Facing Racial Revolution presents excerpts from over a dozen accounts written by white colonists during the Haitian Revolution, offering a vivid portrayal of encounters with leaders like Toussaint Louverture and Jean-Jacques Dessalines.

The book provides a unique perspective on this pivotal event, highlighting the complexities and transformations of the period.

Popkin's commentary contextualizes these narratives, addressing issues of reliability and perspective.