The Rise and Fall of Toussaint Louverture and Napoleon

The chapter explores the life of Toussaint Louverture, a former enslaved person turned military leader, and diplomat who is ultimately betrayed and captured by French troops under Napoleon's command. It delves into the brutal resistance in Saint-Domingue against Napoleon's reinstatement of slavery, highlighting Haiti's revolutionary ideals for equality in contrast to Napoleon's oppressive policies. The chapter also discusses Napoleon's setbacks, including his failed attempts to regain control over Saint-Domingue and his decision to sell Louisiana to the United States, leading to the expansion of the American empire.