The book is recognized for its critical understanding of Haiti’s tortured colonial and neo-colonial histories and links the country’s current crisis to the ongoing actions of imperialist forces and its continuing underdevelopment along lines of class, race, and gender¹²³. It…
Summary When it was first published in 1992, this book was refreshing for the singular way it approached Haitian history. Instead of focucing on the founding fathers (Christophe, Dessalines, Louverture), It chose instead to frame its narrative around masses, the…
Review “The Roots of Haitian Despotism” by Robert Fatton Jr. is a profound exploration of the historical and social origins of authoritarian rule in Haiti. Here’s an academic summary: The book delves into the history of Haiti, a nation founded…
Categories: Black Internationalism, Haiti, Saint-Domingue Alright, let’s dive into “Fear of a Black Republic” by Leslie Alexander. It’s a real page-turner, I promise! First off, the book takes us on a journey through Haiti’s history. Now, Haiti wasn’t just any…
Categories: Caribbean, Haiti Author: Greg Beckett Alright, let’s dive into “There Is No More Haiti: Between Life and Death in Port-au-Prince” by Greg Beckett. It’s a real page-turner, I promise! First off, the book takes us on a journey through…
Categories: Caribbean, Haiti Author: Robert Fatton “Haiti’s Predatory Republic: The Unending Transition to Democracy” by Robert Fatton is a profound exploration of the historical and social origins of authoritarian rule in Haiti. Here’s a scholarly summary: The book delves into…
