A Brief History of Haiti

A Brief History of Haiti

The text of this Kindle edition, equivalent in length to a physical book of approximately 16 pages, first appeared in the U.S. Department of Stateâ€™s 2011 publication â€œBackground Note: Haiti.â€

Sample passage:
The late 1950s saw the start of the violent and repressive dictatorship of Francois â€œPapa Docâ€ Duvalier. Elected president in 1957, he declared himself president-for-life in 1964 and ruled until his death in 1971 with the help of his paramilitary force, the Tontons Macoutes. Francois Duvalier was succeeded by his son, Jean-Claude â€œBaby Docâ€ Duvalier, who also declared himself president-for-life. The Duvaliersâ€™ rule was characterized by repressive state controls, including the lack of basic democratic rights. Faced with economic collapse and a popular uprising, Jean-Claude Duvalier fled to France on February 7, 1986. The period immediately after his departure was marked by mob vengeance against members of the Tontons Macoutes.
Country USA
Manufacturer A. J. Cornell Publications
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2013-07-06
Format Kindle eBook

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