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

Author
Figueredo, D. H., 1951-
Published
New York : Facts on File, [2008]
Copyright Date
©2008
Physical Description
xxv, 310 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Additional Creators
Argote-Freyre, Frank

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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
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ISBN
9780816070213
0816070210
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-296) and index.
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