Cuba : from Columbus to Castro and beyond / Jaime Suchlicki.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Suchlicki, Jaime.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cuba--History.

Cuba.

History.

Physical Description:

xiii, 285 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, map ; 23 cm

Edition:

Fifth edition.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : Brassey's, [2002]

Summary:

-- Revised and updated, this fifth edition includes analysis of the future of Fidel Castro's revolution-- Contains a complete chronology of important dates and events in Cuban history

In Jaime Suchlicki's engaging style, Cuba: From Columbus to Castro and Beyond provides a detailed and sophisticated understanding of the Cuba of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. In addition to its concise narrative history, this fifth edition analyzes Cuba's current political climate, economy, and the current regime's future. Suchlicki discusses the domestic and international events that have affected this island nation in recent years. Of great importance are the rise to power of Hugo Chavez in Venezuela, China's willingness to expand trade and investments in Cuba, the island's rejuvenated tourist industry, and Cuban Americans' increasing remittances of dollars. This highly readable history is perfect for students, travelers, and anyone else who seeks to understand more about Cuba and its people.

Contents:

The colonial years. The land and the people

Enter the Spaniards

The emerging colony

The foreign challenge

The rise of king sugar

Toward independence. The golden century

The "ever-faithful" colony rebels

The seeds of rebellion. The Platt Amendment republic

The unfinished revolution

The failure of reformism

Background to revolution

Castro in command. Castro's revolution

The decade of institutionalization

The revolution continues : the eighties and nineties

Years of crisis

Preparing for succession

Beyond Castro.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [263]-275) and index.

ISBN:

1574884360

OCLC:

49320380