Papa Doc & the Tontons Macoutes
Papa Doc & the Tontons Macoutes by Bernard Diederich, published by Markus Wiener Publishers in 2005, offers a detailed account of Haiti during the rule of Dr. François Duvalier. This edition, comprising 424 pages, presents Diederich’s firsthand experiences from his 14 years in Haiti, capturing the complexities and challenges of the Duvalier regime. The narrative explores the political landscape and the impact of Duvalier’s governance, providing insights into the historical context of Haiti in the 20th century.
Readers will find a thorough examination of the events and characters that defined this tumultuous period, including the notorious Tonton Macoutes and their role in enforcing Duvalier’s rule. The book delves into the political dynamics and the consequences of U.S. policy in Haiti, illustrating the tragic and often bizarre realities of life under Duvalier. Diederich’s unique perspective as a resident during these critical years enriches the narrative, making it a significant resource for those interested in biography, historical accounts, and political history in the Caribbean and Americas.
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Originally published in 1970, this is the story of Haiti under the rule of Dr. François Duvalier. Bernard Diederich lived in Haiti for 14 years and had personal experience of the early Duvalier days and the period of Maloire’s rule. His work exposes the evil of Duvalier’s rule and the tale of how Duvalier undid U.S. policy. “No one alive … is better qualified than Bernard Diederich to tell the horrifying story of Haiti under the rule of Dr. François Duvalier,” writes Graham Greene in the foreword to this edition. “What a story it is: tragic, terrifying, bizarre, even at times comic. Papa Doc sits in his bath wearing his top hat for meditating … the head of his enemy Philogenes stands on his desk … the hearse carrying another enemy’s body is stolen by the Tonton Macoutes at the church door … the writer Alexis is stoned to death … This is a very full account of Duvalier’s reign, which will be indispensable to future historians.” — Graham Greene (Foreword)
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