The Black Jacobins

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The Black Jacobins is a historical account of the Haitian Revolution of 1791-1803 written by the Anglo-Trinidadian writer and historian C.L.R. James. James's book details the rise of former slave Toussaint L'Ouverture to lead the revolution and views the events from varying perspectives, notably exploring anti-colonialist and Marxist paradigms. The work also explores the poor economic realities of the Caribbean economy during the era and the region's inextricable links with Europe, Africa and the Americas. It remains a key academic text on the history of the Caribbean. Toussaint was imprisoned and died. his other counterparts took over from him in leading the revolution, but an epidemic disease would weaken their army forces.