Haiti: The Tumultuous History—From Pearl of the Caribbean to Broken Nation
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- Synopsis
- Why has Haiti been plagued by so many woes? Why have multiple U.S. efforts to create a stable democracy in Haiti failed so spectacularly? Philippe Girard answers these and other questions, examining how colonialism and slavery have left a legacy of racial tension, both within Haiti and internationally; Haitians remain deeply suspicious of white foriegners' motives, many of whom doubt Hatians' ability to govern themselves. He also examines how Haiti's current political instability is merely a continuation of political strife that began during the War of Independence (1791-1804). Finally, Haiti: The Tumultuous History, Girard explores poverty's devastating impact on contemporary Haiti and argues that Haitians--particularly home-grown dictators--bear a big share of the responsibility for their nation's troubles.
- Copyright:
- 2010
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9780230112902
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780230106611
- Publisher:
- ST. MARTIN'S PUBLISHING GROUP
- Date of Addition:
- 05/22/25
- Copyrighted By:
- Philippe Girard
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Business and Finance, Politics and Government
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- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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