'This book casts fresh eyes on the Republic of Haiti as it struggles through its contemporary relapses of domestic suicide. Dr. Twyman presents a historic-political treatise which offers its readers a cogent explanation of how the tactics of divide and conquer ministrations of several European powers still plays out today as if a curse on the national self-actualization of this once proud Caribbean nation.' -- Kenneth L. Spruce, Professor Emerita, Univ. of George. 'This book is a significant piece of work concerning the cultural and historical ties within the African Diaspora.' -- Anthony E. Dixon, Ph.D. President, Archival & Historical Research Associates, African Diaspora & Public Historian