Récit intime d’un évêque au cœur des tempêtes de Saint-Domingue, raconté avec clarté et humanity.
Ce livre présente des extraits du récit de Guillaume Mauviel, évêque de la Colonie, et offre une fenêtre rare sur les enjeux humains, politiques et religieux qui ont animé Saint-Domingue pendant la Révolution. À travers ses confidences et ses rencontres, on découvre un homme pris entre loyauté, prudence et conscience morale, cherchant à protéger les habitants et à comprendre les factions qui se déchirent.
Idéal pour les lecteurs qui s’intéressent à l’histoire coloniale, aux témoignages du XVIIIe–XIXe siècle et à la vie d’un clerc engagé au cœur des événements qui ont transformé Saint-Domingue.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers an unprecedented glimpse into the Haitian Revolution through the eyes of a firsthand witness, Guillaume Mauviel. A French bishop, Mauviel arrived in Saint-Domingue in 1790, just as the colony was on the cusp of a major uprising. Over the following years, he witnessed the rise and fall of Toussaint Louverture, the charismatic leader who emerged from the chaos of the revolution. As he navigated the treacherous political landscape, Mauviel's deep understanding of the complex forces at play, including the motivations of the enslaved population, allowed him to provide a unique perspective on the events unfolding around him. His account sheds light on the complexities of the revolution, illuminating the challenges of governing a diverse and volatile society amidst the struggle for freedom and self-determination. Mauviel's insights are a valuable contribution to our understanding of this pivotal moment in history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243053056_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780243053056
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780243053056
Quantity: 15 available