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LEFT IN THE SHADOWS IBD

BRIDGET CHRISTIE / FRANCES CHRISTIE
MAPLE PUBLISHERS
09 / 2024
9781835380987
Anglès

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During the 18th and 19th centuries Europe witnessed a remarkable rise of Black excellence as inventors, writers, poets, musicians, scientists, and military leaders emerged from the shackles of slavery. Their achievements not only showcased their brilliance but also raised profound questions about the moral and legal foundations of the institution of slavery.The rise of the Haitian army and their victory against European superpowers sent shockwaves rippling across the Western world, posing a terrifying challenge to the established order. In response, a systematic erasure campaign was launched to purge any African presence from positions of respect or admiration. Those who had already achieved success or who possessed the potential for future greatness found themselves excluded from the narrative of progress and heroism. Their accomplishments were restrained, their contributions minimised and their stories relegated to the shadows. Haiti?s victory was downplayed as a consequence of yellow fever, rather than recognized as a powerful testament to the strength and resolve of its people.This book presents a collection of archive data that has revealed the untold journey of John Bridgetower?s life, a life that challenged all expectations, his release from slavery, his rise in European society and his pivotal role as General Mentor to the Haitian revolutionary leader, Toussaint Louverture. Bridgetower?s story is a powerful documentation showing resilience and the unyielding pursuit of freedom.

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