A Concise History of the Caribbean (Cambridge Concise

A Concise History of the Caribbean (Cambridge Concise Histories)

A Concise History of the Caribbean presents a general history of the Caribbean islands from the beginning of human settlement about seven thousand years ago to the present. It narrates processes of early human migration, the disastrous consequences of European colonization, the development of slavery and the slave trade, the extraordinary profits earned by the plantation economy, the great revolution in Haiti, movements toward political independence, the Cuban Revolution, and the diaspora of Caribbean people. Written in a lively and accessible style yet current with the most recent research, the book provides a compelling narrative of Caribbean history essential for students and visitors.
Country USA
Brand Cambridge University Press
Manufacturer Cambridge University Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 15 b/w illus. 10 maps
ReleaseDate 2010-12-13
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780521043489

A Concise History of the Caribbean (Cambridge Concise Histories)