The Rainy Season: Haiti Since DuvalierThis welcome interpretation of Haiti provides many insights into a country that few North Americans understand. Wilentz, a journalist, captures the complex cultural ambience and mystery of domestic politics with a penetrating eye and powerful description. Covering the years 1986-89, Wilentz analyzes political developments, centering her interpretations on the activities of a radical priest, interspersed with individual Haitian portraits and personal incidents. The flavor of Haiti is superbly conveyed, as are some unsavory aspects of the role of the press, the Catholic Church, and the U.S. embassy, but Wilentz's narrative is often unclear and her objectivity flawed. For academic and large public libraries.-- Roderic A. Camp, Central Coll., Pella, Ia . -Library Journal. |
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... armed revolution , and warned him that this was dangerous . Aristide responded with a blunt message that was read over the radio . He called Noël a liar on several counts , and finished with the phrase " M pa kwè nan Tonton Nwèl . " I ...
... armed revolution , and warned him that this was dangerous . Aristide responded with a blunt message that was read over the radio . He called Noël a liar on several counts , and finished with the phrase " M pa kwè nan Tonton Nwèl . " I ...
Page 339
... armed forces ' armored vehicles , he realized it was time for negotiations . In order to avoid a pitched battle between the Guard and the Casernes , Paul would have to make deals with the just promoted General Avril . It was obvious to ...
... armed forces ' armored vehicles , he realized it was time for negotiations . In order to avoid a pitched battle between the Guard and the Casernes , Paul would have to make deals with the just promoted General Avril . It was obvious to ...
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... armed struggle . They seemed sincere , but who was going to lead this armed struggle ? Perhaps they themselves intended to . It had happened before in Haiti , under Dr. Duvalier , when small groups of exiles trying to topple the regime ...
... armed struggle . They seemed sincere , but who was going to lead this armed struggle ? Perhaps they themselves intended to . It had happened before in Haiti , under Dr. Duvalier , when small groups of exiles trying to topple the regime ...
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