A passionate and insightful account by a leading historian of Haiti that traces the sources of the country's devastating present back to its turbulent and traum

Even before the 2010 earthquake, Haiti was known as a benighted place of poverty and corruption, and has often been blamed for its own wretchedness. But as hist

A passionate and insightful account by a leading historian of Haiti that traces the sources of the country's devastating present back to its turbulent and traum

Laurent Dubois weaves the stories of slaves, free people of African descent, wealthy whites and French administrators into an unforgettable tale of insurrection

The 2010 earthquake in Haiti was one of the deadliest disasters in modern history, sparking an international aid response—with pledges and donations of $16 bi