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

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St. Martin's Publishing Group, 14.9.2010 - 256 sivua
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, Haiti: The Tumultuous History, 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.

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Haiti in Ruins
1
Haiti in Colonial Times 14921791
17
The Haitian Revolution 17911804
39
Haiti after Independence 18041915
59
Haiti during the First US Occupation 19151934
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The Duvaliers Black Revolution 19571986
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Aristides Rise to Power 19881991
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Haitian Boat People October 1991October 1993
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The Préval Presidency 19962001
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The Third Aristide Presidency 20012004
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The Second Préval Presidency 20062010
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Is There Any Hope for Haiti?
217
Where Are They Now?
231
Notes
235
Bibliography
241
Index
243

The Second US Invasion of Haiti October 1993October 1994
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The Second Aristide Presidency October 1994February 1996
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Philippe Girard is an Assistant Professor of Caribbean History, McNeese State University of Louisiana. He is the author of Haiti.

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