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Haiti for the Haitians

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Haiti for the Haitians (1884) provides a searing critique of European and US imperialism, predatory finance capitalism, and Haiti's domestic politic.

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  • The Book:
    "Haiti for the Haitians" (originally titled "Haïti aux Haïtiens") is Janvier's most powerful work, a landmark critique of his era's international debates about slavery, race, nation, and empire. 
  • Janvier's Vision:
    The book expresses Janvier's vision of Haiti's future, encapsulated in the phrase "Haiti for the Haitians," advocating for Haitian self-determination and sovereignty. 
  • Context:
    Janvier's work was a response to the challenges Haiti faced, including European and U.S. imperialism, predatory finance capitalism, and internal political issues. 
  • Significance:
    The book is considered a vital contribution to the scholarship on Haiti's nineteenth century and offers insights into the Haitian intellectual tradition. 
  • First English Translation:
    "Haiti for the Haitians" is the first major English translation of Janvier's work, accompanied by an introduction, annotations, and critical essays. 
  • Editors:
    The book's editors are Brandon R. Byrd, Chelsea Stieber, and Nadève Ménard. 
  • Open Access:
    An Open Access edition of this book is available on the Liverpool University Press website and the OAPEN library.
  • Haitian Independence:
    Haiti gained independence in 1804, changing its colonial name from Saint Domingue to Haiti or Ayiti in Kreyòl. 
  • Current situation:
    Haiti faces a multifaceted crisis involving political instability, gang violence, a spiraling economy, and an unfolding humanitarian catastrophe.