The Black Count Book Reviews

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Awesome Book. A great book about an inspirational hero scrubbed from history. The obstacles he faces in the late 1700s to early 1800s are so similar to Blacks who have risen to high achievement in today's time. He was able to take advantage of opportunities so few like him had in order to achieve remarkable feats by anyone's standards. As with the familiarity of the obstacles he faced in his rise to prominence, his later demise and whitewashing of his achievements are unfortunately familiar as well. The book also cover some Haitian and French history to set the environment for the time period.

The black count. In general, a wonderfully readable account of post revolutionary France and its acceptance of racial equality, however temporary. Specifically, a richly detailed account of an honorable and proud man caught up in events that overturn his life with unethical beaurocracy. A carefully researched window into a time period most often romanticized. That his son survived and thrived, using the memories of his father to immortalize him, assuage the family honor, and in addition, make a great name for himself was a coup d'état.

A True-life Dumas Adventure Story!. After I finished “The Count of Monte Cristo” last year, the Books app recommended this biography of the author’s father — a major inspiration for Edmond Dantes — and I could not put it down. The author spins this tale as deftly as Dumas, weaving the elder Dumas’s multiple battles with enemies on the field and with racism, the latter of which made his insights into the French Revolution and Napoleon Bonaparte, for me, true revelations. I can’t recommend this enough for fans of Dumas or anyone who wants to meet one of history’s most fascinating, and unsung, characters.

The Black Count by Tom Reiss. One of the best books I have ever read .Brilliantly written , the author weaves together history, biography, and culture and takes what we in the United States call "the civil rights movement " to the international level . Tom Reiss here exposes the white-wash of their own history by the very people who may be most responsible for the white-washing of African history as it relates to ancient Egypt . The colonial powers from outside of Africa to this day seem to cling to having a vested interest in suppressing what we are forced to call Black History . Finally this book the reveals the fire of freedom that that once lit ,can spread fiercely across national borders and racial lines and barriers , that can be co-opted and betrayed and yet still burn in men's hearts . Should be required reading by any historian.

Fantastic Read. What a great book from Tom Reiss! The story of Gen. Alex Dumas is finally brought to life after being shuttered away for so long and forgotten. Reiss obviously did so much research not only into Dumas life and circumstances, but to the 18th century society in which Dumas thrived. A life and story such as this shouldn't be forgotten. Reiss' writing style is very conversational educating the reader as to the beliefs, norms and politics of the day so one has a clear understanding of how and why Dumas life is so enthralling. Dumas was an 18th century action hero, and a somewhat of an unconventional one. I can't see how this won't be made into a movie! It has everything; a strong leading man, love, betrayal and war. In fact it could be a story written by the General's son, the author Alexandre Dumas.

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