A concise history of the Caribbean:
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Main Author: Higman, B. W. 1943- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge [u.a.] Cambridge University Press 2011
Edition:1. publ.
Series:Cambridge concise histories
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Item Description:"A Concise History of the Caribbean presents a general history of the Caribbean islands from the beginning of human settlement about seven thousand years ago to the present. It narrates processes of early human migration, the disastrous consequences of European colonization, the development of slavery and the slave trade, the extraordinary profits earned by the plantation economy, the great revolution in Haiti, movements toward political independence, the Cuban Revolution, and the diaspora of Caribbean people. Written in a lively and accessible style yet current with the most recent research, the book provides a compelling narrative of Caribbean history essential for students and visitors"-- Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:XII, 357 S. Ill., Kt.
ISBN:9780521888547
9780521043489

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