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The Black Count: Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, And The Real Count Of Monte Cristo
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Winner Of The 2013 Pulitzer Prize For Biographygeneral Alex Dumas Is A Man Almost Unknown Today, Yet His Story Is Strikingly Familiarbecause His Son, The Novelist Alexandre Dumas, Used His Largerthanlife 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 Slavewho Rose Higher In The White World Than Any Man Of His Race Would Before Our Own Time. Born In Saintdomingue (Now Haiti), Alex Dumas Made His Way To Paris, Where He Rose To Command Armies At The Height Of The Revolutionuntil He Met An Implacable Enemy He Could Not Defeat.The Black Count Is Simultaneously A Riveting Adventure Story, A Lushly Textured Evocation Of 18Thcentury France, And A Window Into The Modern Worlds First Multiracial 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Black Count'? A: 'The Black Count' explores themes of race, power, and identity through the life of General Alex Dumas, the son of a black slave who rose to prominence in 18th-century France.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Black Count'? A: The book is written by Tom Reiss, who won the Pulitzer Prize for Biography in 2013 for this work.
- Q: Is 'The Black Count' a biography or a novel? A: 'The Black Count' is a biography that tells the true story of General Alex Dumas, offering insights into his life and historical context.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Black Count'? A: 'The Black Count' was published on September 18, 2012.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Black Count' have? A: 'The Black Count' contains 432 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Black Count' have? A: 'The Black Count' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What age group is 'The Black Count' suitable for? A: 'The Black Count' is suitable for adult readers, particularly those interested in historical biographies and themes of race and revolution.
- Q: Is 'The Black Count' available in other formats? A: 'The Black Count' may be available in paperback and digital formats, but the main listing here is for the hardcover edition.
- Q: What recognition has 'The Black Count' received? A: 'The Black Count' won the Pulitzer Prize for Biography in 2013 and has been praised for its storytelling and historical insights.
- Q: Can I find reviews of 'The Black Count' online? A: Yes, many readers have shared their reviews on platforms like Amazon and Goodreads, reflecting on its engaging narrative and historical significance.