Your Time is Done Now: Slavery, Resistance and Defeat: the Maroon Trials of Dominica 1813-1814
Your Time is Done Now chronicles the Maroon Trials of Dominica in 1813-1814, focusing on slavery, resistance, and defeat. Polly Pattullo draws from historical sources to reveal the Maroons' fight against colonial rule and the trials that ensued, offering a poignant look at Caribbean struggles for liberation in the era of enslavement.
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Your Time is Done Now delves into the Maroon Trials of Dominica during 1813-1814, a pivotal moment in the island's colonial history.
The narrative centers on the resistance mounted by Maroons, communities of escaped enslaved Africans who challenged British authority through guerrilla warfare and uprisings.
Author Polly Pattullo examines the trials that followed, highlighting the legal and social battles faced by those accused of rebellion.
Through historical records, the book portrays the harsh realities of slavery and the unyielding spirit of resistance in the face of defeat.
This account provides insight into the broader struggles for freedom in the Caribbean during the early 19th century.
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