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A Concise History of the Caribbean

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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.

Language: English

Pages: 374

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Release: December 13, 2010

ISBN: 0521888549

ISBN 13: 9780521888547

A Concise History of the Caribbean

3.5/5 ( ratings)

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.

Language: English

Pages: 374

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Release: December 13, 2010

ISBN: 0521888549

ISBN 13: 9780521888547

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