The Age of Napoleon Podcast

Episode 74: The Age of Toussaint

Dec 23, 2020
Explore the brutal conditions of slavery in 18th century Haiti, the life of revolutionary leader Makandal, and the role of coachmen in Haitian society. Discover the contradiction of equality in the colonies and the rebellion of the mixed-race community. Experience the exhilaration of freedom through the uprising of ex-slaves and the formation of guerrilla bands.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Toussaint's Early Life and the Brutality of Slavery
02:44 • 24min
3
Makandal: The Revolutionary Leader of Colonial Haiti
27:01 • 7min
4
Toussaint's Journey from Witnessing Makandal's Execution to Becoming Monsieur Bayon's Coachman
33:41 • 4min
5
The Role of Coachmen in Haitian Society
38:08 • 10min
6
The Contradiction of Equality and the Impact on the Colonies
48:05 • 2min
7
The Precarious Situation and Rebellion of the Mixed-Race Community
50:13 • 25min
8
The Rebellion and Formation of Guerrilla Bands
01:14:49 • 5min