📚✨ Mark Your Calendars! On Saturday, January 25th, at 5 PM EST, we are honored to welcome back the distinguished Dr. Marlene L. Daut to the 1804 Renaissance! Dr. Daut, a Professor of French and African American Studies at Yale University, is renowned for her extensive work on Caribbean literary and intellectual history, particularly concerning the Haitian Revolution. In this episode, we will delve into her forthcoming book, The First and Last King of Haiti: The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe, set to be released on January 7, 2025. This essential biography explores the life of Henry Christophe, a complex figure who transitioned from slavery to becoming Haiti's first and only king. Dr. Daut's meticulous research sheds light on Christophe's pivotal role in the Haitian Revolution, his controversial decisions, and the legacy he left behind. 📺 Tune in live: https://1804renaissance.com/watch-live-marlene-daut #1804Renaissance #HaitianHistory #MarleneDaut #HenryChristophe #TheFirstAndLastKingOfHaiti #HaitianRevolution #HaitianHeritage #HaitianCulture #HistoricalInsights #Haiti Books by Dr. Marlene L. Daut: 👉 “The First and Last King of Haiti: The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe”:https://amzn.to/4gVatYg 👉Awakening the Ashes: An Intellectual History of the Haitian Revolution: https://amzn.to/41Vtzte 👉Baron de Vastey and the Origins of Black Atlantic Humanism (The New Urban Atlantic): https://amzn.to/421X50A 👉A History of Haitian Literature: https://amzn.to/40hAlIq 👉Anthologie de la pensée noire - Etats-Unis et Haïti (XVIIIe): https://amzn.to/3DGuC69 👉Tropics of Haiti: Race and the Literary History of the Haitian Revolution in the Atlantic World, 1789-1865: https://amzn.to/4h1NWta 👉Haitian Revolutionary Fictions: An Anthology (New World Studies): https://amzn.to/40idI6Q **Disclaimer**: We do not own the rights to the music used in our channel's intro and outro. All rights to the music belong to their respective owners. The music is used for entertainment and educational purposes only. No copyright infringement is intended. If you are the rightful owner and have concerns about the use of your music, please contact us directly, and we will address the matter promptly.