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An “illuminating” survey of Caribbean history from pre-Columbian times to the twenty-first century (Los Angeles Times).
Combining fertile soils, vital trade routes, and a coveted strategic location, the islands and surrounding continental lowlands of the Caribbean were one of Europe’s earliest and most desirable colonial frontiers. The region was colonized over the course of five centuries by a revolving cast of Spanish, Dutch, French, and English forces, who imported first African slaves and later Asian indentured laborers to help realize the economic promise of sugar, coffee, and tobacco. The Caribbean: A History of the Region and Its Peoples offers an authoritative one-volume survey of this complex and fascinating region.
This groundbreaking work traces the Caribbean from its pre-Columbian state through European contact and colonialism to the rise of U.S. hegemony and the economic turbulence of the twenty-first century. The volume begins with a discussion of the region’s diverse geography and challenging ecology and features an in-depth look at the transatlantic slave trade, including slave culture, resistance, and ultimately emancipation. Later sections treat Caribbean nationalist movements for independence and struggles with dictatorship and socialism, along with intractable problems of poverty, economic stagnation, and migrancy.
Written by a distinguished group of contributors, The Caribbean is an accessible yet thorough introduction to the region’s tumultuous heritage which offers enough nuance to interest scholars across disciplines. In its breadth of coverage and depth of detail, it will be the definitive guide to the region for years to come.
Praise for The Caribbean
“The editors of this volume have successfully assembled a survey of historical and contemporary issues which serves as an excellent introductory text for newcomers to the region, as well as a resource for more experienced researchers searching for a concise reference to any historical period.” —Journal of Caribbean History
“This collection provides an engaging introduction to the history of a region defined by centuries of colonial domination and popular struggle. In these essays readers will recognize the Caribbean as a garden of social catastrophe and a grim incubator of modern global capitalism, as well as of people’s continuous attempts to resist, endure, or adapt to it. Scholars and students will find it to be a very useful handbook for current thinking on a vital topic.” —Vincent Brown, professor of history and of African and African American studies, Duke University
ASIN : B00BBT7EQC
Publisher : The University of Chicago Press (January 29, 2013)
Publication date : January 29, 2013
Language : English
File size : 22290 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 678 pages
Reviewer: Armando Hernandez Sr.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Reviewer: Josiah Baker
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Five Stars
Review: thank you for a gem an excellent shape book
Reviewer: K. Smith
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good Read
Review: The book has a lot of excellent information. Since the chapters have different authors, it is not as smooth of a read as it could be.
Reviewer: Jose M.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Five Stars
Review: Excellent book.
Reviewer: Edwin Acosta
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Five Stars
Review: Great book!
Reviewer: steve sherrets
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Five Stars
Review: Excellent
Reviewer: Steve Constantelos
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Readable, heavy, impressive
Review: Although not a strictly linear history, and not written by one author's voice--the chapters are written by many experts--it reads amazingly well and is simply packed with information. A great, dense enhancement for serious readers just starting to delve into Caribbean history, or those who are seasoned and are looking for more depth and discussion.
Reviewer: Charles Grootens
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Bad quality!!
Review: Binding of this book is of very poor quality. Upon opening the book, pages fell apart.
Reviewer: Colin
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This is an excellent book. Great, informative chapters, each written by a different expert in Caribbean history.
Reviewer: Kordiack
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Needed for one of my classes.
Reviewer: Bob Tisdale
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: One of the worst books I have ever read. Totally incoherent
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Very insightful !