Episode 2
Toussaint develops strong leadership skills as a military commander, growing an imposing force through firm discipline and a willingness to lead by example.
Following the 1791 Saint Domingue uprising, Toussaint shows himself to be both a highly focussed military leader - who is not afraid either to discipline his troops or to take part in fierce battle - but also a man of great compassion in line with his Christian faith.
On 1 April 1796, the Republican French governor 脡tienne Laveaux organised a grand ceremony to mark Toussaint Louverture becoming his deputy. Toussaint was saluted as 鈥榯he saviour of legitimate authority鈥�, and for the first time publicly likened to Spartacus.
Author: Sudhir Hazareesingh
Abridger: Libby Spurrier
Reader: Adrian Lester
Producer: Celia de Wolff
A Pier production for 大象传媒 Radio 4
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- Tue 17 Nov 2020 09:45大象传媒 Radio 4 FM
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