The Dominican Republic: A National History
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Introduction91Geography and the aboriginal population132The early Spanish rule (1492-1606)293The island divided (1607-1697)514The frontier (1697-1789)735The French revolution in Santo Domingo (1789-1809)916The Haitian domination (1809-1843)1177Separation from Haiti and Independence (1843-1844)1438The first caudillos: Santana and Baez (1844-1856)1659The Revolution of 1857 (1857-1858)18510Annexation to Spain and republican restoration (1859-1865)19711Caudillo politics and political instability (1865-1879)21912The liberals in power (1879-1886)24513Ulises Heureaux (1886-1899)26514Toward a U.S. protectorate (1899-1911)27915The collapse of sovereignty (1911-1916)30516The U.S. military occupation (1916-1924)32117Horacio Vasquez and the rise of Trujillo (1924-1930)34118The Era of Trujillo (1930-1961)35719Democracy vs. Neo-Trujilloism (1961-1978)38120Social-Democrats in power (1978-1986)40521Balaguer's return (1986-1990)423Maps445Bibliography457Index505
\ Hispanic-American Historical ReviewThis remains the standard Dominican history textbook, in both English and Spanish. The general reader will find in this book an agreeable, clearly written history of the Dominican Republic, while the experienced scholar will find an indispensable reference.\ \
