Episode 5
As Napoleon and his troops launch their invasion, Toussaint must draw on all his local and military knowledge to defend Saint-Domingue.
Napoleon Bonaparte and Toussaint Louverture engage in a fierce battle of both wit and force over Saint-Domingue. After three months of fighting Toussaint seeks to negotiate a truce, but the French know he has to be removed.
Toussaint is arrested and embarks on his first sea voyage - one-way - to France. “By striking me you have cut the tree of black liberty in Saint- Domingue. But it will spring back up from its roots for they are many and deep.”
Author: Sudhir Hazareesingh
Abridger: Libby Spurrier
Reader: Adrian Lester
Producer: Celia de Wolff
A Pier production for ±«Óătv Radio 4
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- Fri 20 Nov 2020 09:45±«Óătv Radio 4 FM
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