Leyburn provides a connected story of the growth of Haiti's social institutions out of the backgrounds of slavery and French colonial life and the slow shaping of these institutions through the 19th century. The central thesis of the book is that Haitian society is divided into two segments, the yeomanry and the elite, and that the national institutional structure has not allowed any alteration in that division in the course of Haiti's history as a sovereign nation.
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Leyburn provides a connected story of the growth of Haiti's social institutions out of the backgrounds of slavery and French colonial life and the slow shaping of these institutions through the 19th century. The central thesis of the book is that Haitian society is divided into two segments, the yeomanry and the elite, and that the national institutional structure has not allowed any alteration in that division in the course of Haiti's history as a sovereign nation.
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Good. Shipped within 24 hrs of purchase. Satisfaction guaranteed! This is an ex-library book with stickers and typical library markings. The binding is in solid condition. This is great reading for the thrify shopper.
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Dust jacket missing. Third printing. Cover and binding are worn but intact. A reading copy in fair condition. COVERS WITH MODERATE WEAR. FREE OF WRITING IN SECURE BINDING. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Hbk 342pp lacks dj (perhaps as issued) now in custom acetate jacket endpaper maps prev owner's name on fep otherwise an excellent clean tight text as new.
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Good. Hardcover. New Haven: Yale University Press.; 2nd printing (1945. ) Hardcover in brown cloth. 342 pages. Illustrated map end-papers. Faint trace of name and date to top edge of front end-paper; otherwise no marks or writing in book. No dust jacket. NOT an ex-library book. Great condition for a 75-year old book that remains one of the best titles on the subject of Haiti.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
