How did a man born enslaved on a plantation triumph over Napoleon’s invading troops and become king of the first free black nation in the Americas? This is the forgotten, remarkable story of Henry Christophe.

‘With narrative verve and a deep understanding of the country’s extraordinary past, Clammer opens a window on to the life and times of one of the most tragic figures of the francophone Antilles, le roi Christophe.’ — The Spectator

‘Black Crown grasps the essential tragedy of history, in all its ambiguity and contingency.’ — The Telegraph

‘Paul Clammer brings this extraordinary story to life in his deeply researched biography of Christophe, the first to appear in decades… a detailed and rewarding read.’ — History Today

‘A great historical narrative that introduces the reader to an array of fascinating characters in an age of revolution.’  — Counterfire