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Henry Christophe & the 1791 Haitian Revolution

Lectures in History

CHAPTER

Struggles for Sovereignty in Early Haiti

This chapter explores the early political conflicts in independent Haiti following its 1804 independence, focusing on the rivalry between leaders Jean-Jacques Dessalines and Henri Christophe. It highlights the challenges of establishing black sovereignty amidst civil strife and external threats, emphasizing Christophe's efforts to legitimize black kingship in a colonial narrative.

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