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The Haitian Revolution: Toussaint Louverture's Rise
This episode examines the Haitian Revolution through the lens of Toussaint Louverture, a former slave who became the de facto ruler of Saint-Domingue. We explore his military genius during the 1791-1802 period, his complex political maneuvering between France, Spain, and Britain, and his eventual betrayal by Napoleon Bonaparte. The narrative focuses on specific battles like the Battle of Crête-à-Pierrot and the constitutional struggles that defined the world's first Black republic. We also look at the role of Jean-Jacques Dessalines and the brutal conditions that led to the final…
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