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Book Description
Cuba is much more than cigars, classic automobiles, and Castro. This remarkable nation has had a long history of relations with larger political powers that were drawn to the island because of its valuable resources and strategic location. Ties between Cuba and the United States have been strong since the mid-nineteenth century, and the theme of U.S. dominance over the island and its people is a primary historical influence. Cubas history is told in eight chronological chapters, from its earliest days as a Spanish colony, through its wars for independence and the U.S. occupation in the twentieth century to Batista, the Cold War, and the so-called Special Period, when Cuba faced the crisis of the downfall of the Soviet Union. With special emphasis on the twentieth century, the Castro era, and U.S.-Cuban relations, this is the most accessible and current history of Cuba available.
About the Author
Clifford L. Staten is professor of political science at Indiana University. He is a noted authority on Cuba, and has written many journal and magazine articles on Cuban history, culture, and politics as well as contributing to travel guides.
The History of Cuba (Palgrave Essential Histories),Clifford L. Staten,Palgrave Macmillan,1403962596,20th century,Caribbean & West Indies - Cuba,Caribbean & West Indies - General,Cuba,Cuba - History,History,History - General History,History: World,Latin America - Central America,Revolutionary,American history,POLITICS & GOVERNMENT,Travel / Caribbean & West Indies
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