The French Colonial Question: 1789-1791 Dealings of the Constituent Assembly With Problems Arising from the Revolution in the West Indies

The French Colonial Question: 1789-1791 by Mitchell Bennett Garrett Ph.D. delves into the interactions of the Constituent Assembly with the challenges emerging from the revolution in the West Indies during the French Revolution. The book explores the complex social dynamics political maneuvering and conflicts within the French colonies focusing on Santo Domingo (Haiti). It analyzes the demands of different societal groups including planters government officials and the colored population shedding light on the impact of the revolutionary climate on colonial governance and policies.