Book Reviews History Episodes
June 27, 2025
The First and Last King of Haiti: The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe. Talking with author Marlene Daut
Haiti 🇭🇹 was the first country in the Western Hemisphere to abolish slavery in 1801. Henry Christophe went to sea aged 12, rose through the ranks of the French Army to become General. He first served as President of the State of Haiti and then King.
Sept. 20, 2023
Imperial San Francisco: Urban Power, Earthly Ruin. Talking with author Gray Brechin.
San Francisco’s 19th and 20th century growth was explosive creating dynastic elites. They exploited the natural resources of the environs for the benefit of The City.