麻豆社

Toussaint Louverture's sweeping reforms of both public and private activity help to bring about huge rises in productivity and exports, but his authoritative leadership style inspires rebellions, led by his nephew Moyse.

Toussaint shows no mercy to the rebels and verbally attacks most groups in society, outlining their shortcomings.

Will this combination of force and authoritarianism be sufficient to strengthen and protect the colony?

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.