JOURNAL ARTICLE

ISLAND ROYALTY: A new biography of a Caribbean revolutionary.

  • Published In: American Scholar, 2025, v. 94, n. 1. P. 119 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Bell, Madison Smartt 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses a new biography of Henry Christophe, the onetime king of Haiti, written by Marlene Daut. It highlights the challenges of reconstructing Christophe's early life due to conflicting accounts and propaganda from the Haitian Revolution period. The biography delves into Christophe's role in the revolution, his reign as king of Haiti, and his eventual suicide in the face of political turmoil. Despite some limitations, the biography provides a detailed account of Christophe's life and reign, making it a significant contribution to the study of Haitian history. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:American Scholar. 2025/01, Vol. 94, Issue 1, p119
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0003-0937
  • Accession Number:182040974
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