Black Majesty: The Life Of Christophe, King Of Haiti
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: John W. Vandercook; drawings by Mahlon Blaine
Binding: Hardback
Published: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1928
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dull spine.
Black Majesty: The Life Of Christophe, King Of Haiti chronicles the extraordinary rise and reign of Henri Christophe, a pivotal figure in Haitian history. This compelling biography uncovers the complex political landscape of post-revolutionary Haiti and details Christophe's transformation from a slave to a powerful monarch. Vandercook presents a vivid portrait of a leader who established a kingdom with grand ambitions, yet faced immense challenges in consolidating power and building a new nation. The narrative illustrates the triumphs and tragedies of a man who shaped the destiny of the world's first independent black republic, offering a profound look into a crucial period of Caribbean history.
Author: John W. Vandercook; drawings by Mahlon Blaine
Binding: Hardback
Published: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1928
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dull spine.
Black Majesty: The Life Of Christophe, King Of Haiti chronicles the extraordinary rise and reign of Henri Christophe, a pivotal figure in Haitian history. This compelling biography uncovers the complex political landscape of post-revolutionary Haiti and details Christophe's transformation from a slave to a powerful monarch. Vandercook presents a vivid portrait of a leader who established a kingdom with grand ambitions, yet faced immense challenges in consolidating power and building a new nation. The narrative illustrates the triumphs and tragedies of a man who shaped the destiny of the world's first independent black republic, offering a profound look into a crucial period of Caribbean history.