Revolutionary Freedoms: A History of Survival, Strength, - Hardcover

Cécile Accilien; Jessica Adams; Elmide Méléance

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1584322934 ISBN 13: 9781584322931

Publisher: Caribbean Studies Press, Imprint of Educa vision Inc., 2006

Synopsis

This new perspective on Haitian history features 30 distinguished essays linked to the magnificent paintings by renowned painter Ulrick Jean-Pierre, formerly of New Orleans, LA, that accompany and illustrate this work. Revolutionary Freedoms combines scholarship, experience, and inspiration to more fully reveal the complex history of the island of Hispaniola, as well as its influence in the world. Well-referenced essays cover pre-Columbian and colonial history; critical events and people of the Haitian Revolution; U.S.–Haitian history and links, particularly the special relationship with Louisiana; Haitian connections to South America; the history of Haitian painting; and relations with the neighboring Dominican Republic. The work also features an interview with the artist and an unprecedented section on women in the nation’s history.

About this title

About the Author:

Cécile Accilien, Ph.D, Columbus State University, GA; Jessica Adams,Ph.D., University of California-Berkeley and Elmide Méléance, Montgomery County (MD) Schools. Contributors include distinguished writers and authorities such as Max Beauvoir, Charles Blockson, Edwidge Danticat, Lauren H. Derby, Sallie Ann Glassman, Gwendolyn Midlo Hall, Régine Latortue, Vaérie Loichot, Carolyn Long, Richard Turits, and Philippe Zacaïr.

About this edition

• Publisher: Caribbean Studies Press, Imprint of Educa vision Inc.
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1584322934
• ISBN 13: 9781584322931
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 284