History of Cuba
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 perspective. Cuba's history is told in eight chronological chapters, from its...
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A narrative history of Cuba from prehistoric times to the present.
Series ForewordAcknowledgmentsTimeline of Historical Events1Cuba and Its People12Early Cuba: Colonialism, Sugar and Nationalism: Cuba to 1868113The Wars for Independence and U.S. Occupation: 1868 to 1902314U.S. Dominance, the Failure of Reform and the Rise of Batista: 1902 to 1952455The Fall of Batista: 1952 to 1959716Revolution and Cold War: 1959 to 1970897Economic Change, Institutionalization and Cold War: 1970 to the End of the Cold War1078Post-Cold War Cuba and the Future125Notable People in the History of Cuba141Bibliographic Essay147Index153
\ From the Publisher\ "Staten has accomplished much with this book. He has successfully condensed Cuba's convoluted past and present into a concise, readable history that still retains sufficient detail to be intellectually useful. His insight into the respective motivations of both Cuban and U.S. actors is especially poignant. This book is highly recommended for anyone seeking to understand the most misunderstood country in the Americas and its love-hate relationship with the United States."--Robert C. Harding, Lynchburg College\ \
