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

Author/creator Figueredo, D. H., 1951-
Other author Argote-Freyre, Frank.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Facts on File, ©2008.
Descriptionxxv, 310 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

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
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 279-296) and index.
LCCN 2007008202
ISBN9780816070213
ISBN0816070210

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks F 2175 .F54 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold