Haitian Revolution Part 7: The Two Consuls

Haitian Revolution
Written By Willem Conner

Cover Image: Battle of Santo Domingo (also known as Battle of Palm Tree Hill) painting by Polish artist January Suchodolski, 1845.

Closing Theme: "Ogou Feray" by Racine Mapou de Azor

Toussaint L’Ouverture ascends to the zenith of his power following his defeat of Andre Rigaud in a brief but bloody civil war. But as one rival exits the stage, another enters: First Consul of France Napoleon Bonaparte.

 
Willem Conner
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