Entangled Alliances, Racialized Freedom and Atlantic Diplomacy During the American Revolution

Ronald Angelo Johnson's 'Entangled Alliances' examines the intertwined histories of the American and Haitian Revolutions, challenging conventional narratives.

It traces the period from the Treaty of Paris in 1763 to the Siege of Savannah in 1779, highlighting the influence of Atlantic imperial struggles, racialized power dynamics, and warfare on both revolutions.

The book uncovers the significant role of Black soldiers from Saint-Domingue who volunteered to fight for American independence.

By placing these revolutions side by side, Johnson reveals a more nuanced understanding of freedom, revolution, and the founding of the United States, urging a reevaluation of traditional historical perspectives.