Haiti : the tumultuous history--from pearl of the Caribbean to broken nation
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- ISBN: 9780230106611
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viii, 248 pages : ill. ; 21 cm. - Publisher: New York : St. Martin's Griffin, 2010.
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Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction: Haiti in ruins -- The pearl of the Caribbean: Haiti in colonial times (1492-1791) -- The slaves who defeated Napoléon: the Haitian Revolution (1791-1804) -- Missed opportunities: Haiti after independence (1804-1915) -- Benevolent imperialism: Haiti during the first U.S. occupation (1915-1934) -- Hearts of darkness: the Duvaliers' Black Revolution (1957-1986) -- A glimmer of hope: Aristide's rise to power (1988-1991) -- The Haitian invasion of the United States: Haitian boat people (Octover 1991-October 1993) -- Invasion on demand: the second U.S. invasion of Haiti (October 1993-October 1994) -- Gratitude is the heart's (short-term) memory: the second Aristide presidency (October 1994-February 1996) -- Divide and founder: the Préval presidency (1996-2001) -- Boss Titid: the third Aristide presidency (2001-2004) -- Settling down: the second Préval presidency (2006-2010) -- Conclusion: Is there any hope for Haiti? -- Epilogue: Where are they now? |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Kirtland Community College Library | F 1921 .G57 2010 | 30775305553415 | General Collection | Available | - |