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Staying On Code - Revolutionary Roots: Exploring the Impact and Legacy of the Haitian Revolution

Revolutionary Roots: Exploring the Impact and Legacy of the Haitian Revolution

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02/25/23 • 27 min

Staying On Code

The latest episode of Staying On Code delved into the book, The Black Jacobins, by historian C.L.R. James. I briefly explored the Haitian Revolution, a pivotal event in the history of the Americas and the world, and its relationship to the expansion of the United States.
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If you'd like a copy of The Black Jacobins, you can buy it from Resist Booksellers, the official bookstore of Staying On Code. Here's the link: https://resistbooksellers.com/product/the-black-jacobins-toussaint-louverture-and-the-san-domingo-revolution/
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The latest episode of Staying On Code delved into the book, The Black Jacobins, by historian C.L.R. James. I briefly explored the Haitian Revolution, a pivotal event in the history of the Americas and the world, and its relationship to the expansion of the United States.
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If you'd like a copy of The Black Jacobins, you can buy it from Resist Booksellers, the official bookstore of Staying On Code. Here's the link: https://resistbooksellers.com/product/the-black-jacobins-toussaint-louverture-and-the-san-domingo-revolution/
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