A brief history of the Caribbean / D.H. Figueredo, Frank Argote-Freyre.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Figueredo, D. H., 1951-

Contributor:

Argote-Freyre, Frank.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Caribbean Area--History.

Caribbean Area.

History.

Physical Description:

xxv, 310 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm

Other Title:

Caribbean

Place of Publication:

New York : Facts on File, [2008]

Summary:

A Brief History of the Caribbean covers the historical events that have shaped the islands of the Caribbean Sea, beginning with an account of the indigenous populations before the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492 and ending with the major political and economic developments taking place in 2007 in countries and territories such as Aruba, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico.

The historical perspective is enriched by allusions to the culture, manners, and morals of particular periods, often highlighting the connection between literary activities and politics, such as the Negritude movement, and literary figures and politicians, such as Juan Bosch in the Dominican Republic. Complementing the narrative are sidebars with important and unusual information on topics such as women pirates, Santeria, and the music of those enslaved. The authors attempt to give readers a multicultural perspective that will allow them to understand events from both the insider's and the outsider's viewpoints. Coverage includes: Pre-Columbian Inhabitants, Two Worlds in Collision: The Spanish Conquest, European Challenges to Spanish Rule, Revolutions in America, France, and Haiti, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Spanish-Cuban-American War, Cuban Dictatorship and Revolution, Commonwealth, Federation, and Autonomy: Puerto Rico, Martinique, Guadeloupe, and the Dutch Caribbean, The Twenty-first Century: Immigration and Uncertainties, Tables, basic facts, and a chronology, bibliography, and list of suggested reading make up the appendixes.

Contents:

Pre-Columbian inhabitants

Two worlds in collision : The Spanish Conquest (1492-1552)

European challenges to Spanish rule (1500-1850)

Industry and slavery (1500-1850)

Revolutions in America, France, and Haiti (c. 1700-1850)

Slave rebellions, antislavery movements, and wars of independence (c. 1700-1850)

Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Spanish-Cuban-American War (1850-1900)

Cuba : dictatorship and revolution (1900-2007)

Fragmentation and occupation : Haiti and the Dominican Republic (1900-2000)

Commonwealth, federation, and autonomy : Puerto Rico, Martinique, Guadeloupe, and the Dutch Caribbean (1900-2000)

Jamaica, Trinidad, and Grenada : uncertain glory (1900-2000)

The 21st century: immigration and uncertainties

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-296) and index.

ISBN:

9780816070213

0816070210

OCLC:

85783308