The Black Jacobins: Toussaint l'Ouverture and the San Domingo Revolution

A monumental work of history and political analysis, The Black Jacobins tells the extraordinary true story of the Haitian Revolution—the only successful slave revolt in modern history—and the remarkable leader who made it possible, Toussaint L’Ouverture.

In this groundbreaking study, C.L.R. James blends gripping narrative with deep historical insight to reveal how the enslaved people of Saint-Domingue rose against the might of the French Empire, forever altering the course of human freedom. More than a chronicle of revolution, the book is a searing critique of colonialism, racism, and the global struggle for equality.

Through masterful storytelling, James connects the ideals of the French Revolution to the courage and intellect of Black revolutionaries who refused to be denied their humanity. His work remains one of the most influential accounts of anti-colonial resistance ever written—eloquent, defiant, and timeless.

Perfect for readers who love: world history, revolutionary movements, anti-colonial theory, Black studies, and political thought.