Encyclopédie noire: The Making of Moreau de Saint-Méry's Intellectual World (Published by the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture and the University of North Carolina Press)

Discover the hidden truths of the eighteenth-century Atlantic world with Encyclopédie noire: The Making of Moreau de Saint-Méry's Intellectual World. Immerse yourself in the captivating journey of Mederic Louis Elie Moreau de Saint-Mery, a lawyer, philosophe, and Enlightenment polymath whose immense archive unveils the social, political, and intellectual fault lines of the revolutionary Age of Revolutions.

Unveiling the obscured reality behind the gilded spines and elegant designs decorating Moreau's archive, this groundbreaking book sheds light on the true foundation of his achievements: the labor of enslaved people and free people of color. Their invaluable contributions afforded Moreau the luxury to delve into research, contemplation, and writing. Each of his beautifully crafted books contains an untold story of hidden violence.

Dive deep into Sara Johnson's arresting investigation of race and knowledge in the revolutionary Atlantic, as she surrounds Moreau with the African-descended people he so avidly worked to erase. Experience the vibrant community of language innovators, kinship network forgers, and world travelers who sought to carve out their own social and political lives. With Encyclopédie noire, every page is a testament to the resilience and intellectual prowess of the women and men who shaped Moreau's world.

Built upon archival fragments, creative speculation, and audacious intellectual courage, this communal biography will transport you back in time. Experience the multi-faceted journey of those who defied the boundaries of their era, leaving an indelible mark on history. Discover the power of their narratives and the transformative impact they had on the revolutionary Atlantic world.

Don't miss your opportunity to unveil the hidden stories of the past. Purchase Encyclopédie noire today and embark on a riveting exploration of one of history's most extraordinary minds and the remarkable individuals who made his world possible.

Purchase Encyclopédie noire and witness the untold stories of Mederic Louis Elie Moreau de Saint-Mery and the people who shaped his intellectual world.