The Citadel, Haiti. African Fortress in the Americas. Christophe. Red Bricks. Revolution. Old Photos

Howdy ya’ll. Today we’re going to take a deep dive into the history of Haiti, with a specific focus on the lone monarch of the Kingdom of Haiti, Henri Christophe. With Christophe’s rise to power, came the Haitian Revolution, which would reshape the history of the New World, shifting allegiances, opinions, and the future that followed. Christophe, who achieved his freedom at a young age, was also credited as being a skilled mason and hotelier who used his knowledge to rebuild Haiti when he gained monarch power. Today we will look at the most notorious structures said to be built after the Haitian Revolution, many attributed to Christophe’s reign, while discussing the historically accepted narrative. Let’s get right into it, enjoy! Links for further research; .