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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.