The Black Spartacus of the Haitian Revolution: the Epic Life of Toussaint Louverture
This talk will focus on the life and times of the late 18th century Caribbean leader Toussaint Louverture, who radically opposed slavery and spearheaded a revolutionary movement against European imperialism and racism. The contemporary relevance of Toussaint's ideas will also be discussed.
When?
Tuesday, November 24, 2020 · 5:00 p.m.
London
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Price
Free
Language
English
Who can attend
Anyone with the event link can attend
Dial-in available? (listen only)
Not available.
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Academic subject(s): Modern Languages
Core subject area: Golden Age Spanish literature.
Research interests: i) Spanish prose fiction and drama of the Golden Age (16th and 17th centuries) and the influence of the Italian novella; ii) Golden Age...
Associate Professor, Fellow and Tutor in Politics, and Senior Fellow
Academic subject: Politics
Core subject area: Politics.
Teaching: French politics, international relations.
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