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The Age of Napoleon Podcast

Episode 76: The Black Napoleon

Mar 3, 2021
As the war in Haiti continues, Toussaint Louverture becomes a powerful general and challenges the invaders. The rift in the rebel leadership and the impact of yellow fever on the British forces are discussed. The implementation of emancipation and the friendship between Louverture and Governor Lavaux are explored. Louverture's ambition and concerns about sustainability are highlighted, along with an upcoming virtual conference on Napoleonic history.
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Quick takeaways

  • Toussaint Louverture declared independence from his superiors after surviving an ambush by rebel forces.
  • Toussaint Louverture's forces combined guerrilla warfare tactics with European military doctrines to confront the British and Spanish invaders with bravery and strategic advantage.

Deep dives

The Rebellion and Hope of Freedom

The Great Slave Rebellion in Haiti gave the enslaved majority a taste of freedom and hope for permanent liberation. Commissioner Légé Felicite Sainte-Sainte-Nax abolished slavery in his area of jurisdiction, but it took several months for this proclamation to extend across the colony.

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