The Haitian Revolution: A Sweeping History of Resistance and Persistence Discover the untold story of Haiti's rich history, as leading intellectual Jean Casimir reveals the little-known details of how individuals from Africa created a sovereign society in the midst of imperialism.

This groundbreaking book centers the perspectives of Haiti's moun andeyo - the largely African-descended rural peasantry - and sheds light on their remarkable resilience in the face of political disenfranchisement. Uncover the secrets of the counter-plantation system, a unique approach to landholding that has allowed Haitians to survive and resist even in the face of structural disadvantages.

Learn how lakou, small plots of land inhabited by generations of the same family, have been sites of resistance and persistence throughout Haiti's history. With a foreword by prominent Haitian diplomat and writer Jean Casimir, this book offers students and scholars of the Caribbean a corrective to prevalent depictions of Haiti.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to uncover the hidden gems of Haiti's history and culture.