The Asymmetry Between the European Enlightenment and the Haitian Revolution

Haitian revolution was simultaneously not as inspired by the european enlightenment ideas as many white europeans often like to think and a more robust fulfillment of those ideals than ever achieved by france or america. The impact of the h-n-revolution is also really important when you consider like the radical black diasporic tradition, says Nelson Mandela. "They all present a really radical challenge to all euro centric political traditions and historical narratives," he adds.