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 declaration of independence in 1804. Listeners will encounter details about the Leclerc expedition, the yellow fever epidemic, and the economic devastation left behind. This story moves beyond general abolitionist narratives to focus on the strategic and human realities of revolutionary leadership in the Caribbean. #HaitianRevolution #ToussaintLouverture #SaintDomingue #JeanJacquesDessalines #NapoleonBonaparte #LeclercExpedition #BattleOfCreteaPierrot #YellowFever #BlackRepublic #CaribbeanHistory #SlaveryAbolition #ColonialFrance #MilitaryStrategy #Rebellion #IndependenceMovement #WorldHistory #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo