Britannia’s Black Spartacus

Toussaint Louverture, the father of Haitian independence, became an unlikely star of the Victorian London stage.

Toussaint Louverture, 19th-century engraving. Alamy.
Toussaint Louverture, 19th-century engraving. Alamy.

To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive.

Buy Online Access  Buy Print & Archive Subscription

If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in.

Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.