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Christophe: A Tragedy In Prose Of Imperial Haiti (1911)

Christophe: A Tragedy In Prose Of Imperial Haiti (1911)

Easton, William Edgar

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PhilosophyOccultChristian Living

ISBN10: 1436574641
ISBN13: 9781436574648
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 2 2008
Pages: 120
Weight: 0.77
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Christophe: A Tragedy In Prose Of Imperial Haiti is a historical novel written by William Edgar Easton and published in 1911. The book is set in the early 19th century and tells the story of the rise and fall of Henri Christophe, a former slave who became a prominent military leader and eventually the King of Haiti. The novel is written in a tragic style and explores the themes of power, ambition, and betrayal. It follows Christophe's journey from his humble beginnings as a slave to his rise to power as a general in the Haitian army. He eventually becomes the leader of the northern part of Haiti and establishes himself as a king, but his reign is marked by corruption, cruelty, and paranoia. The book also delves into the complex political and social landscape of Haiti during this time, including the struggle for independence from France and the tensions between the different factions within the country. Overall, Christophe: A Tragedy In Prose Of Imperial Haiti is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on a little-known period of Haitian history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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