Marlene L. Daut’s biography, The First and Last King of Haiti: The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe, redefines historical narratives surrounding Haiti’s sole monarch. Christophe’s life encapsulates the contradictions of revolution, leadership, and personal ambition. Born in Grenada in 1767, Christophe’s trajectory from enslavement to royalty reflects Haiti’s tumultuous path from colonial subjugation to independence.

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