Lecture Series #1

The Life of Toussaint Louverture

TOPICS TO BE PRESENTED

·         His Youth and upbringing

·         His education and development

·         His relationship with Bayon de Libertad

·         His duties on the plantation and Liberte de Savanne

·         His emancipation by Bayon de Libertad

·         Bayon sets him up in business

·         His union with Suzanne

·         His entry into the revolutionary scene.

·         His success as a commander and training of his troops/calvary

·         His battles against the French

·         The Volte Face

·         The conquering of Spanish, and British forces

·         His ascension to Governor General

·         The manipulation of Rigaud to revolt against Toussaint – War of Knives

·         His diplomacy with John Adams

·         His consolidation of Hispaniola

·         The Moise revolt against him

·         The constitution and make up of it

·         Napoleon’s reaction

·         The invasion of Saint Domingue

·         The surprise attack and the loss of communications by Toussaint

·         His resistance and surrender to retirement

·         The betrayal of the French

·         His arrest and death.

HALF HOUR PRESENTATION + (+20 minute Q&A Optional)

SPEAKER FEE:

$2,000, $1,000 Each additional Half Hour Segment (Choose)

Travel & Lodging additional as per location

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