Perspectives in History

Ukrainian War of Independence Part 2: Kyiv and Petrograd

When the Tsar is overthrown in February of 1917, the Ukrainian people seek to take advantage of this opportunity to exercise their right to national self-determination. Despite the modesty of their initial demands, they are met with resistance from the Russian Provisional Government.
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Doroshenko, Dmytro. A Survey of Ukrainian History. Trident Press Limited, 1975. 
Engelstein, Laura. Russia in Flames: War, Revolution, Civil War, 1917-1921. Oxford University Press, 2019. 
Hrushevsky, Mykhailo. A History of Ukraine. Archon Books, 1970
Hunczak, Taras. The Ukraine, 1917-1921: A Study in Revolution. Harvard University Press, 1977.
Maslakh, Serhii and Shakhrai, Vasyl. On the Current Situation in Ukraine. University of Michigan Press, 1970.
Plokhy, Serhii. The Gates of Europe: A History of Ukraine. Basic Books, 2021.
Reshetar, John. The Ukrainian Revolution, 1917-1920: A Study in Nationalism. Princeton University Press, 1952.
Cover Image: Leaders of the Ukrainian national movement in Kyiv’s Sofiivska Square during the Third All-Ukrainian Military Congress, November 1917.
Opening Theme: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, "From the New World", Op. 95, B. 178 by Antonín Dvořák.
Closing Theme: "Ukraine Has Not Yet Perished," Anthem of the Ukrainian People's Republic, 1917-1922.

Ukrainian War of Independence Part 1: National Awakening

In the mid-18th century, the people of "Little Russia" began to form a new national identity as Ukrainians. Regarded by the Tsarist authorities as a threat to the stability of the Russian Empire, drastic measures would be taken to suppress this movement before it was too late.
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Bibliography:
Doroshenko, Dmytro. A Survey of Ukrainian History. Trident Press Limited, 1975. 
Engelstein, Laura. Russia in Flames: War, Revolution, Civil War, 1917-1921. Oxford University Press, 2019. 
Hrushevsky, Mykhailo. A History of Ukraine. Archon Books, 1970
Hunczak, Taras. The Ukraine, 1917-1921: A Study in Revolution. Harvard University Press, 1977.
Maslakh, Serhii and Shakhrai, Vasyl. On the Current Situation in Ukraine. University of Michigan Press, 1970.
Plokhy, Serhii. The Gates of Europe: A History of Ukraine. Basic Books, 2021.
Reshetar, John. The Ukrainian Revolution, 1917-1920: A Study in Nationalism. Princeton University Press, 1952.
Cover Image: Leaders of the Ukrainian national movement in Kyiv’s Sofiivska Square during the Third All-Ukrainian Military Congress, November 1917.
Opening Theme: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, "From the New World", Op. 95, B. 178 by Antonín Dvořák.
Closing Theme: "Ukraine Has Not Yet Perished," Anthem of the Ukrainian People's Republic, 1917-1922.

Joan of Arc Part 3: The Trials of a Saint

As her reputation spreads throughout Europe, Joan is captured by the English. After a sham trial, she is found guilty of heresy and burned at the stake. But while Joan herself may have perished, the fight over her legacy had only just begun.
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Allmand, Christopher. The Hundred Years War: England and France at War C.1300-c. 1450. Cambridge University Press, 1998.
Green, David. The Hundred Years War: a People's History. Yale University Press, 2015.
Pernoud, Régine, et al. Joan of Arc: Her Story. St. Martin's Press, 1998.
Pernoud, Régine. Joan of Arc, by Herself and Her Witness. Scarborough House, 1982.
Shopkow, Leah. Joan of Arc: Documents. University of Indiana, https://dmdhist.sitehost.iu.edu.
Cover Image: Jeanne D'Arc, painting by Albert Lynch.
Opening Theme: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, "From the New World", Op. 95, B. 178 by Antonín Dvořák.
Closing Theme: "Les Terres Saintes" performed by the Choeur D'Chantérac.

Joan of Arc Part 2: The Maid of Orléans

Having come to the aid of King Charles VII, Joan takes up the sword and leads the defense of the important city of Orléans. Afterwards, she escorts her king through enemy territory so that he might be formally crowned. 
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Allmand, Christopher. The Hundred Years War: England and France at War C.1300-c. 1450. Cambridge University Press, 1998.
Green, David. The Hundred Years War: a People's History. Yale University Press, 2015.
Pernoud, Régine, et al. Joan of Arc: Her Story. St. Martin's Press, 1998.
Pernoud, Régine. Joan of Arc, by Herself and Her Witness. Scarborough House, 1982.
Shopkow, Leah. Joan of Arc: Documents. University of Indiana, https://dmdhist.sitehost.iu.edu.
Cover Image: Jeanne D'Arc, painting by Albert Lynch.
Opening Theme: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, "From the New World", Op. 95, B. 178 by Antonín Dvořák.
Closing Theme: "Les Terres Saintes" performed by the Choeur D'Chantérac.

Joan of Arc Part 1: A Kingdom in Turmoil

In the 90th year of the Hundred Years' War, a French peasant girl named Joan sets out from her home, claiming that voices from heaven have instructed her to seek out the rightful king of France and help him take his throne.
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Allmand, Christopher. The Hundred Years War: England and France at War C.1300-c. 1450. Cambridge University Press, 1998.
Green, David. The Hundred Years War: a People's History. Yale University Press, 2015.
Pernoud, Régine, et al. Joan of Arc: Her Story. St. Martin's Press, 1998.
Pernoud, Régine. Joan of Arc, by Herself and Her Witness. Scarborough House, 1982.
Shopkow, Leah. Joan of Arc: Documents. University of Indiana, https://dmdhist.sitehost.iu.edu.
Cover Image: Jeanne D'Arc, painting by Albert Lynch, 1903.
Opening Theme: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, "From the New World", Op. 95, B. 178 by Antonín Dvořák.
Closing Theme: "Les Terres Saintes" performed by the Choeur D'Chantérac.

Haitian Revolution Part 9: Avengers of the New World

Jean-Jacques Dessalines steps into the power vacuum left behind by Toussaint L'Ouverture, and helps to lead the Haitian people to a final victory against the French. But while the newly created nation of Haiti had secured its independence, its woes were far from over.
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Dubois, Laurent. Avengers of the New World: the Story of the Haitian Revolution. Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2005.
Dubois, Laurent. Haiti: The Aftershocks of History. Metropolitan Books, 2012
Fick, Carolyn. The Making of Haiti: the Saint Domingue Revolution from Below. The University of Tennessee Press, 2004. 
Geggus, David. The Haitian Revolution: a Documentary History. Hackett Publishing Company, Inc, 2014.
James, C.L.R. The Black Jacobins: Toussaint Louverture and the San Domingo Revolution. Vintage Books, 1989.
Cover Image: Battle of Santo Domingo (also known as Battle of Palm Tree Hill) painting by Polish artist January Suchodolski, 1845.
Opening Theme: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, "From the New World", Op. 95, B. 178 by Antonín Dvořák.
Closing Theme: "Ogou Feray" by Racine Mapou de Azor.

Haitian Revolution Part 8: War of Independence

A French expeditionary force under General Charles Leclerc invades Saint-Domingue with orders to oust Toussaint L'Ouverture from power. However, despite meeting with initial successes, the French soon find that their task will prove far more difficult than initially expected. 
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Dubois, Laurent. Avengers of the New World: the Story of the Haitian Revolution. Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2005.
Dubois, Laurent. Haiti: The Aftershocks of History. Metropolitan Books, 2012
Fick, Carolyn. The Making of Haiti: the Saint Domingue Revolution from Below. The University of Tennessee Press, 2004. 
Geggus, David. The Haitian Revolution: a Documentary History. Hackett Publishing Company, Inc, 2014.
James, C.L.R. The Black Jacobins: Toussaint Louverture and the San Domingo Revolution. Vintage Books, 1989.
Cover Image: Battle of Santo Domingo (also known as Battle of Palm Tree Hill) painting by Polish artist January Suchodolski, 1845.
Opening Theme: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, "From the New World", Op. 95, B. 178 by Antonín Dvořák.
Closing Theme: "Ogou Feray" by Racine Mapou de Azor.

Haitian Revolution Part 7: The Two Consuls

Toussaint L'Ouverture ascends to the zenith of his power following his defeat of Andre Rigaud in a brief but bloody civil war. But as one rival exits the stage, another enters: First Consul of France Napoleon Bonaparte.
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Dubois, Laurent. Avengers of the New World: the Story of the Haitian Revolution. Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2005.
Dubois, Laurent. Haiti: The Aftershocks of History. Metropolitan Books, 2012
Fick, Carolyn. The Making of Haiti: the Saint Domingue Revolution from Below. The University of Tennessee Press, 2004. 
Geggus, David. The Haitian Revolution: a Documentary History. Hackett Publishing Company, Inc, 2014.
James, C.L.R. The Black Jacobins: Toussaint Louverture and the San Domingo Revolution. Vintage Books, 1989.
Cover Image: Battle of Santo Domingo (also known as Battle of Palm Tree Hill) painting by Polish artist January Suchodolski, 1845.
Opening Theme: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, "From the New World", Op. 95, B. 178 by Antonín Dvořák.
Closing Theme: "Ogou Feray" by Racine Mapou de Azor.

Haitian Revolution Part 6: Liberty or Death

As the war that had ravaged Saint-Domingue for the past 5 years appears to be coming to an end, Toussaint L'Ouverture begins to chart a new, independent course for the colony. An attempt by the French government to reassert their control threatens to destabilize the colony once again.
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Dubois, Laurent. Avengers of the New World: the Story of the Haitian Revolution. Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2005.
Dubois, Laurent. Haiti: The Aftershocks of History. Metropolitan Books, 2012
Fick, Carolyn. The Making of Haiti: the Saint Domingue Revolution from Below. The University of Tennessee Press, 2004. 
Geggus, David. The Haitian Revolution: a Documentary History. Hackett Publishing Company, Inc, 2014.
James, C.L.R. The Black Jacobins: Toussaint Louverture and the San Domingo Revolution. Vintage Books, 1989.
Cover Image: Battle of Santo Domingo (also known as Battle of Palm Tree Hill) painting by Polish artist January Suchodolski, 1845.
Opening Theme: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, "From the New World", Op. 95, B. 178 by Antonín Dvořák
Closing Theme: "Ogou Feray" by Racine Mapou de Azor.

Haitian Revolution Part 5: The Black Spartacus

As the War of the First Coalition continues to unfold in Saint-Domingue, the French republicans are able to turn their fortunes around thanks to the leadership of Toussaint L'Ouverture, a former slave who was quickly becoming the most powerful political and military figure in the entire colony.
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Dubois, Laurent. Avengers of the New World: the Story of the Haitian Revolution. Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2005.
Dubois, Laurent. Haiti: The Aftershocks of History. Metropolitan Books, 2012
Fick, Carolyn. The Making of Haiti: the Saint Domingue Revolution from Below. The University of Tennessee Press, 2004. 
Geggus, David. The Haitian Revolution: a Documentary History. Hackett Publishing Company, Inc, 2014.
James, C.L.R. The Black Jacobins: Toussaint Louverture and the San Domingo Revolution. Vintage Books, 1989.
Cover Image: Battle of Santo Domingo (also known as Battle of Palm Tree Hill) painting by Polish artist January Suchodolski, 1845.
Opening Theme: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, "From the New World", Op. 95, B. 178 by Antonín Dvořák
Closing Theme: "Ogou Feray" by Racine Mapou de Azor.