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Black Count : Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo (Pulitzer Prize for Biography) by Tom Reiss (2013, Trade Paperback)
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PublisherCrown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
ISBN-100307382478
ISBN-139780307382474
eBay Product ID (ePID)159897712
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Book TitleBlack Count : Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo (Pulitzer Prize for Biography)
Number of Pages432 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicModern / 18th Century, European / French, Europe / France, Historical, Military
Publication Year2013
IllustratorYes
GenreLiterary Criticism, Biography & Autobiography, History
AuthorTom Reiss
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight12.4 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.2 in
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Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal944.04092 B
SynopsisWINNER OF THE 2013 PULITZER PRIZE FOR BIOGRAPHY General Alex Dumas is a man almost unknown today, yet his story is strikingly familiar -- because his son, the novelist Alexandre Dumas, used his larger-than-life feats as inspiration for such classics as The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers . But, hidden behind General Dumas's swashbuckling adventures was an even more incredible secret: he was the son of a black slave -- who rose higher in the white world than any man of his race would before our own time. Born in Saint-Domingue (now Haiti), Alex Dumas made his way to Paris, where he rose to command armies at the height of the Revolution -- until he met an implacable enemy he could not defeat. The Black Count is simultaneously a riveting adventure story, a lushly textured evocation of 18th-century France, and a window into the modern world's first multi-racial society. TIME magazine called The Black Count one of those quintessentially human stories of strength and courage that sheds light on the historical moment that made it possible. But it is also a heartbreaking story of the enduring bonds of love between a father and son., WINNER OF THE 2013 PULITZER PRIZE FOR BIOGRAPHY General Alex Dumas is a man almost unknown today, yet his story is strikingly familiar -- because his son, the novelist Alexandre Dumas, used his larger-than-life feats as inspiration for such classics as The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers . But, hidden behind General Dumas's swashbuckling adventures was an even more incredible secret: he was the son of a black slave -- who rose higher in the white world than any man of his race would before our own time. Born in Saint-Domingue (now Haiti), Alex Dumas made his way to Paris, where he rose to command armies at the height of the Revolution -- until he met an implacable enemy he could not defeat. The Black Count is simultaneously a riveting adventure story, a lushly textured evocation of 18th-century France, and a window into the modern world's first multi-racial society. TIME magazine called The Black Count "one of those quintessentially human stories of strength and courage that sheds light on the historical moment that made it possible." But it is also a heartbreaking story of the enduring bonds of love between a father and son., PULITZER PRIZE WINNER * NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A "richly imagined biography" ( The New York Times Book Review ) of General Alex Dumas, who rose from slavery to command vast armies in the French Revolutionary Wars--and whose exploits were immortalized in his son's novels The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers "Fascinating [and] entertaining."-- The Wall Street Journal "Remarkable."-- The Boston Globe "A truly amazing story."--NPR A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Time, The New Republic, NPR, Salon, Essence General Alex Dumas is a man almost unknown today, yet his story is strikingly familiar--because his son, the novelist Alexandre Dumas, used his larger-than-life feats as inspiration for such classics as The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers . But hidden behind General Dumas's swashbuckling adventures was an even more incredible secret: he was the son of a black slave--who rose higher in the white world than any man of his race would before our own time. Born in Saint-Domingue (now Haiti), Alex Dumas made his way to Paris, where he rose to command armies of more than 50,000 men at the height of the Revolution. No matter how high he soared, Dumas continued to live by his blade and his boldness in the face of overwhelming odds. Yet, because of his unwavering principles, he ultimately became a threat to Napoleon himself. Time magazine called The Black Count "one of those quintessentially human stories of strength and courage that sheds light on the historical moment that made it possible." It is also a window into the modern world's first multiracial society and a heartbreaking story of the enduring bonds of love between a father and son. FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD
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- 21 Dec, 2021
Definitive source on the life and times of the first black general.
Book arrived promptly, well packed, in nice used shape and VERY INTERESTING, not only from information about General Dumas, but also a VERY COMPETENT and INFORMATIVE summary of the FRENCH REVOLUTION, America's part in it and the great amount of violence and tumult of the times. Sad but breathtaking in all of it's entirety.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 02 Dec, 2020
Very compelling, little known story about Alexander Dumas' birth father.
Excellent condition.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 24 Nov, 2020
Good book
Interesting to learn more about the father of Dumas, the writerVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 20 Feb, 2018
The Count!!
Awesome book!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 21 Feb, 2021
Important history
I am enjoying it so far.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
