The Black Count
Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo
Tom Reiss
The book chronicles the life of General Alex Dumas, the son of a black slave who rose to become a hero of the French Revolution and inspired his son, Alexandre Dumas, to write "The Count of Monte Cristo" and "The Three Musketeers." It delves into his extraordinary military career, his principles of equality and liberty, and the political intrigue that led to his downfall.
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