Alex Dumas The Untold Warrior
The Untold Warrior: Alex Dumas
Alex Dumas is one of the least credited generals of the French army in the French revolution. What makes him further significant was his unfair odds of obtaining such a status; he was the black son of a slave woman and nobleman. Because of his conditions, Dumas was able to have an understanding of virtually all perspectives of the French Revolution. It is important to study the life of Dumas to become aware of racial discrimination as well as how it can be overcome. Dumas was powerful. Despite growing up a slave, he quickly worked his way to nobility. He then downgraded to the army and flew through the ranks to general. As said in the book, The Black Count, Dumas was often regarded as a perfect General:
Alex Dumas is one of the least credited generals of the French army in the French revolution. What makes him further significant was his unfair odds of obtaining such a status; he was the black son of a slave woman and nobleman. Because of his conditions, Dumas was able to have an understanding of virtually all perspectives of the French Revolution. It is important to study the life of Dumas to become aware of racial discrimination as well as how it can be overcome. Dumas was powerful. Despite growing up a slave, he quickly worked his way to nobility. He then downgraded to the army and flew through the ranks to general. As said in the book, The Black Count, Dumas was often regarded as a perfect General: