Blades of Freedom (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #10): A Tale of Haiti, Napoleon, and the Louisiana Purchase: A Louisiana Purchase Tale

Name: Blades of Freedom (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #10): A Tale of Haiti, Napoleon, and the Louisiana Purchase: A Louisiana Purchase Tale
Price: 2.99 USD
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Rating: 4.8 (1509 reviews)
Author: Nathan Hale

by Nathan Hale

Historical Fiction Young Adult

4.8 (1,509)

4.8 stars from 1,509 reviews. Top 85% of Historical Fiction books we track.

128 pages~2.1 hr readPublished by Amulet BooksPublished 2020-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You're fascinated by overlooked histories and want to understand how Haiti shaped America's expansion.
You love graphic novels that make history feel urgent and visceral, not textbook-dull.
You're after authentic stories of resistance and rebellion that mainstream education glosses over.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer your history served straight in prose rather than visual storytelling.
You want a deep dive into economic and diplomatic theory rather than the human drama of revolution.
You're looking for a standalone story; this is part of a longer series.

About this book

This graphic novel explores the Haitian Revolution and its connection to the Louisiana Purchase. It examines why Napoleon Bonaparte sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States, tracing the decision back to Haiti, which Napoleon had intended to use as a base for North American trade. The book follows the organizing efforts of enslaved people in Haiti under leaders including François Mackandal, Dutty Boukman, Jean-Jacques Dessalines, and Toussaint L'Ouverture. In 1791, these leaders directed the largest uprising of enslaved people in history—the Haitian Revolution. This installment is part of Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales, a graphic novel series that presents true stories from American history.

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