2. Military Leader
Toussaint develops strong skills as a military commander, and is for the first time likened to Spartacus. Read by Adrian Lester.
Following the 1791 Saint Domingue uprising, Toussaint Louverture shows himself to be a highly focussed military leader.
He's not afraid either to discipline his troops or to take part in fierce battle. Yet he's 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.
Written by Sudhir Hazareesingh
Abridged by Libby Spurrier
Read by Adrian Lester
Producer: Celia de Wolff
A Pier production for 麻豆社 Radio 4, first broadcast in November 2020.
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