A Narrative of the Insurrection in the Island of Grenada: Which Took Place in 1795 (1823) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104597801)

""A Narrative of the Insurrection in the Island of Grenada: Which Took Place in 1795"" is a historical account written by John Hay in 1823. The book details the events surrounding the uprising that occurred in Grenada, a Caribbean island that was then under British colonial rule. Hay provides a detailed description of the causes, course, and aftermath of the rebellion, which was led by enslaved Africans and Afro-Caribbean people against their European oppressors. The book also sheds light on the complex social and political dynamics of the time, including the roles of the French and the British in the region, the impact of the American and French revolutions, and the tensions between different ethnic and cultural groups. Overall, ""A Narrative of the Insurrection in the Island of Grenada"" is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the history of the Caribbean, slavery, and colonialism, as well as the struggle for freedom and justice in the region.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Hay
ISBN-10: 1104597802
ISBN-13: 9781104597801
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2009
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d