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The Black Count

Book • 2012

The Black Count by Tom Reiss tells the fascinating true story of General Thomas-Alexandre Dumas, a black man who rose to become one of the highest-ranking military officers in the Western world during the French Revolution.

The book explores themes of racial equality, military leadership, and the impact of Napoleon's rise to power on Dumas's life.

It also delves into how Dumas inspired his son Alexandre Dumas's famous novels, such as 'The Count of Monte Cristo'.

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Sullivan Summer

Tracy B. Wilson

Mentioned in 2 episodes

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a book about the life of a black general in Napoleon's army.

#1836 - Ryan Holiday

Recommended by

Ryan Holiday

as the real-life story of Alexander Dumas's black father.

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Mentioned by

Sullivan Summer

as a book she is currently reading after being inspired by a person in 'Entangled Alliances'.

Ronald Angelo Johnson, "Entangled Alliances: Racialized Freedom and Atlantic Diplomacy During the American Revolution" (Cornell UP, 2025)

Mentioned by

Sullivan Summer

, who chose to read it after getting inspired by the podcast.

Ronald Angelo Johnson, "Entangled Alliances: Racialized Freedom and Atlantic Diplomacy During the American Revolution" (Cornell UP, 2025)

Recommended by

Tracy B. Wilson

as a great read with more details about Dumas's upbringing and military service.

SYMHC Classics: Thomas-Alexandre Dumas

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