Haitian History

New Perspectives

Nonfiction, History, Americas, Caribbean & West Indies, United States
Cover of the book Haitian History by , Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781135766559
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: November 12, 2012
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781135766559
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: November 12, 2012
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Despite Haiti's proximity to the United States, and its considerable importance to our own history, Haiti barely registered in the historic consciousness of most Americans until recently. Those who struggled to understand Haiti's suffering in the earthquake of 2010 often spoke of it as the poorest country in the Western hemisphere, but could not explain how it came to be so.

In recent years, the amount of scholarship about the island has increased dramatically. Whereas once this scholarship was focused on Haiti’s political or military leaders, now the historiography of Haiti features lively debates and different schools of thought. Even as this body of knowledge has developed, it has been hard for students to grasp its various strands. Haitian History presents the best of the recent articles on Haitian history, by both Haitian and foreign scholars, moving from colonial Saint Domingue to the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake. It will be the go-to one-volume introduction to the field of Haitian history, helping to explain how the promise of the Haitian Revolution dissipated, and presenting the major debates and questions in the field today.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Despite Haiti's proximity to the United States, and its considerable importance to our own history, Haiti barely registered in the historic consciousness of most Americans until recently. Those who struggled to understand Haiti's suffering in the earthquake of 2010 often spoke of it as the poorest country in the Western hemisphere, but could not explain how it came to be so.

In recent years, the amount of scholarship about the island has increased dramatically. Whereas once this scholarship was focused on Haiti’s political or military leaders, now the historiography of Haiti features lively debates and different schools of thought. Even as this body of knowledge has developed, it has been hard for students to grasp its various strands. Haitian History presents the best of the recent articles on Haitian history, by both Haitian and foreign scholars, moving from colonial Saint Domingue to the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake. It will be the go-to one-volume introduction to the field of Haitian history, helping to explain how the promise of the Haitian Revolution dissipated, and presenting the major debates and questions in the field today.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Jean-François Lyotard by
Cover of the book The Professionalization of Public Participation by
Cover of the book White Skins/Black Masks by
Cover of the book Regions of Risk by
Cover of the book Management Information Systems: The Technology Challenge by
Cover of the book Religion and Science in the Mirror of Buddhism by
Cover of the book Wind Power Projects by
Cover of the book Care-Giving in Dementia by
Cover of the book Towards a Public Law of Tort by
Cover of the book The World Encyclopedia of Contemporary Theatre by
Cover of the book Against Common Sense by
Cover of the book Medical Innovation by
Cover of the book Small Change by
Cover of the book Volume 19, Tome III: Kierkegaard Bibliography by
Cover of the book Dance Technique and Injury Prevention by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy