A Colony of Citizens: Revolution and Slave Emancipation in the French Caribbean, 1787-1804 (Published by the Omohundro Institute of Early American ... and the University of North Carolina Press)
A Colony of Citizens by Laurent Dubois explores the revolutionary period in the French Caribbean from 1787 to 1804, focusing on slave emancipation and the emergence of citizenship. Published by the Omohundro Institute and UNC Press, it analyzes the transformative struggles for freedom and equality in the colonies.
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A Colony of Citizens examines the profound changes in the French Caribbean during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, focusing on the period from 1787 to 1804. It addresses the intersections of revolutionary ideals and the push for emancipation among enslaved populations.
Published by the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture and the University of North Carolina Press, the book provides a detailed historical analysis of colonial dynamics in the region.
Author Laurent Dubois offers insights into how these events reshaped social and political structures, highlighting the struggles for liberty and equality in a colonial context.
The narrative underscores the complexities of applying Enlightenment principles to the realities of slavery and colonial governance.
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