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The article features historian C. L. R. James, a product of African Diaspora who was born in Trinidad and Tobago in 1901 and died in 1989. It states that James was part of an intellectual movement of individuals who have produced far-reaching radical intellectual tradition of centuries. It also discusses the James' monograph on Haitian Revolution, his thoughtful interpretation of his experiences, and his travel to the Institute of the Black World in Atlanta, Georgia.

Discusses the Haitian revolutionary kidnappings. Involvement of a tropicalization of the Enlightenment; Counter-developmental force of revolutionary leader Toussaint Louverture's uprooting by kidnapping; Violence of Haitian paramilitary repressions.

Focuses on the book "The Haitian Trilogy," by Derek Walcott. Representation of the Haitian Revolution; Assertions of Haiti's African identity; Description of characters.

Analyzes the novel "Kelédor, histoire africaine," by Jacques-Fran&#x00E7ois Roger. Brief background of Roger; Dimensions of the novel's discourse; Key emotional trope of abolitionist rhetoric; Memories of the Haitian Revolution.

The article discusses the efforts and profile of Nelson Mandela, South African ex-President and politician, in the political, social and economic development of South Africa, who died on December 5, 2013. Topics discussed include history of African revolution ranging from Alexander's conquest of Egypt to Haitian Revolution, considering Mandela as the avatar of forgiveness and reconciliation, and inability to restructuring of the plantation economy.

Presents the views of historian Carroll Gibbs on the success of the Haitian Revolution in the late 18th century. Impact of the revolution on other states; Problems encountered by the state after the revolution; Background on the state.