Jeremy Popkin, Jr

Dr. Jeremy Popkin, Jr. is an acclaimed author exploring eyewitness accounts of the Haitian Insurrection. He discusses the overlooked French scholarship on the revolution and the emergence of white colonial captivity narratives. The conversation dives into historical biases, the complexities of personal accounts, and the pivotal role of literacy in maintaining the slave regime. Delving into the psychological trauma of white survivors, Popkin sheds light on power dynamics and the revolutionary figures that shaped this transformative period.