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Haiti
The Tumultuous History - From Pearl of the Caribbean to Broken Nation
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Why has Haiti been plagued by so many woes? Why have multiple U.S. efforts to create a stable democracy in Haiti failed so spectacularly? Philippe Girard answers these and other questions, examining how colonialism and slavery have left a legacy of racial tension, both within Haiti and internationally; Haitians remain deeply suspicious of white foriegners' motives, many of whom doubt Hatians' ability to govern themselves. He also examines how Haiti's current political instability is merely a continuation of political strife that began during the War of Independence (1791-1804). Finally, Girard explores poverty's devastating impact on contemporary Haiti and argues that Haitians--particularly home-grown dictators--bear a big share of the responsibility for their nation's troubles.
Subject categories
- Academic > History > Latin America. Spanish America > West Indies > Greater Antilles > Haiti (Island). Hispaniola > Haiti (Republic)
- Academic > History > United States local history > Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States > District of Columbia. Washington
- Academic > History > United States local history > New England > Maine
- History > United States > Colonial Period (1600-1775)
- History > United States > Civil War Period (1850-1877)
- History > United States > 20th Century
- History > Military > Vietnam War
- Political Science > Economic Policy
- History > Americas (North, Central, South, West Indies)
- History > Caribbean & West Indies
- History > Central America
ISBNs
9780230112902
9780230106611

