Cuba's 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 20th century, Cuba's various reform movements, Batista, the Cold War, and the so-called Special Period, when Cuba faced the crisis of the downfall of the Soviet Union. Also included are a timeline, biographies of key players, and a bibliographic essay. With special emphasis on the 20th century, the Castro era, and Cuban-U.S. relations, this is the most recent, accessible, and current history of Cuba available, making it the perfect starting point for anyone seeking a concise and readable 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-19th century, and the theme of U.S. dominance over the island and its people is a primary historical perspective.
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Table of contents
- Contents
- Series Foreword
- Acknowledgments
- Timeline of Historical Events
- 1 Cuba and Its People
- 2 Early Cuba: Colonialism, Sugar and Nationalism: Cuba to 1868
- 3 The Wars for Independence and U.S. Occupation: 1868 to 1902
- 4 U.S. Dominance, the Failure of Reform and the Rise of Batista: 1902 to 1952
- 5 The Fall of Batista: 1952 to 1959
- 6 Revolution and Cold War: 1959 to 1970
- 7 Economic Change, Institutionalization and Cold War: 1970 to the End of the Cold War
- 8 Post-Cold War Cuba and the Future
- Notable People in the History of Cuba
- Bibliographic Essay
- Index
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