
Revolutionary Roots: Exploring the Impact and Legacy of the Haitian Revolution
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02/25/23 • 27 min
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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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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- You can purchase all the books discussed on the show at https://www.resistbooksellers.com.
- Don't forget to like this show on your favorite podcast app
- Subscribe to our YouTube channel at http://bit.ly/3Dgnomk
- Visit https://www.stayingoncode.black and visit the SOC Plus blog for even more books on this topic!
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