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65. When the Enslaved Took on Napoleon

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The Resilience of Toussaint Louverture

This chapter examines the unwavering loyalty of Toussaint Louverture's followers during their historic rebellion against French imperial forces. It highlights Louverture's strategic prowess in guerrilla warfare and the betrayal he faced from Napoleon's brother-in-law, Leclerc, leading to his eventual capture and tragic demise. The narrative underscores the significant impact of Haitian revolutionaries and their struggles, emphasizing Haiti’s historical importance as the world's first black republic.

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