Egalite for All: Toussaint Louverture and the Haitian Revolution 15 years old

The Haitian Revolution represents the only successful slave revolution in history

The Haitian Revolution represents the only successful slave revolution in history; it created the world's first Black republic --- traumatizing Southern planters, inspiring U.S. Blacks, and invigorating anti-slavery activist world-wide. At the forefront of the rebellion was General Toussaint Louverture, an ex-slave whose genius was admired by allies and enemies alike.