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5. Defending Saint-Domingue

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As Napoleon launches his invasion, Toussaint must draw on all his knowledge to defend Saint-Domingue. Concluded by Adrian Lester.

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.'

Written by Sudhir Hazareesingh

Abridged by Libby Spurrier

Concluded by Adrian Lester

Producer: Celia de Wolff

A Pier production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in November 2020.

14 minutes

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Sat 5 Apr 202503:30
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