Haiti: The Tumultuous History - From Pearl of the Caribbean to Broken Nation

by Girard, Philippe

• ISBN13: 9780230106611
• ISBN10: 0230106617
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-09-14
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Summary

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.

Author Biography

Philippe Girard is an associate professor of Caribbean History, McNeese State University of Louisiana. A native to the French Caribbean, he is the author of Clinton in Haiti.

Table of Contents

Illustrations	p. vii
Introduction: Haiti in Ruins	p. 1
The Pearl of the Caribbean: Haiti in Colonial Times (1492-1791)	p. 17
The Slaves Who Defeated Napoléon: The Haitian Revolution (1791-1804)	p. 39
Missed Opportunities: Haiti after Independence (1804-1915)	p. 59
Benevolent Imperialism: Haiti during the First U.S. Occupation (1915-1934)	p. 81
Hearts of Darkness: The Duvaliers' Black Revolution (1957-1986)	p. 97
A Glimmer of Hope: Aristide's Rise to Power (1988-1991)	p. 115
The Haitian Invasion of the United States: Haitian Boat People (October 1991-October 1993)	p. 133
Invasion on Demand: The Second U.S. Invasion of Haiti (October 1993-October 1994)	p. 151
Gratitude Is the Heart's (Short-Term) Memory: The Second Aristide Presidency (October 1994-February 1996)	p. 163
Divide and Founder: The Préval Presidency (1996-2001)	p. 177
Boss Titid: The Third Aristide Presidency (2001-2004)	p. 189
Settling Down: The Second Préval Presidency (2006-2010)	p. 207
Conclusion: Is There Any Hope for Haiti?	p. 217
Epilogue: Where Are They Now?	p. 231
Notes	p. 235
Bibliography	p. 241
Index	p. 243
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