The First Maroon War: How Britain Lost Control of Jamaica’s Interior
Автор: Cinematic Caribbean History
Загружено: 2026-01-08
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The First Maroon War was not a series of skirmishes, but a sustained conflict that exposed the limits of British power in colonial Jamaica. Fought across mountains, ravines, and dense interior terrain, the war pitted British forces against Maroon communities led by figures such as Nanny of the Maroons and Cudjoe—people who had already escaped slavery and built independent societies beyond plantation control.
This documentary examines how the war began, why British military campaigns repeatedly failed, and how geography, strategy, and resistance reshaped Jamaica’s interior. Rather than focusing on spectacle, the film traces causes, consequences, and the political realities that led to treaties neither side fully trusted.
Cinematic Caribbean History presents calm, immersive documentaries exploring Caribbean history through narration, imagery, and atmosphere—focusing on conflict, resistance, and the forces that shaped the region. #FirstMaroonWar #JamaicaHistory #MaroonHistory #CaribbeanHistory
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