History of Havana
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History of Havana

A Captivating Guide to the History of the Capital of Cuba, Starting from Christopher Columbus' Arrival to Fidel Castro

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eBook - ePub

History of Havana

A Captivating Guide to the History of the Capital of Cuba, Starting from Christopher Columbus' Arrival to Fidel Castro

About this book

Explore the Captivating History of Havana

The story of Havana has all the elements of a great epic. It has tragic heroes and cunning villains, dramatic battles and fine culture, explosions, killings, horrible murders, rousing speeches, and courageous displays of determination. The history of Cuba's capital is about more than just one city. It's about the astounding resilience of the Cuban people, a people that has been through so much and yet continues to bounce back, a people that is known for the irresistible combination of ingrained toughness and emotion always ready to leap to the surface.


This new captivating history book is for you if you want to go on a startling adventure, starting from the days of Christopher Columbus and continuing through wars, revolutions, protests, and partying.


In History of Havana: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Capital of Cuba, Starting from Christopher Columbus' Arrival to Fidel Castro, you will discover topics such as:

  • Ā The Founding of HavanaĀ 
  • Ā Cassava, Canals, and the French CorsairsĀ 
  • Ā The Siege of HavanaĀ 
  • Ā The Slaves of HavanaĀ 
  • Ā HurricanesĀ 
  • Ā The Struggle for Independence BeginsĀ 
  • Ā "Remember the Maine"Ā 
  • Ā The Havana High LifeĀ 
  • Ā Another RevolutionĀ 
  • Ā Castro's VictoryĀ 
  • Ā Castro's HavanaĀ 
  • Ā And much, much more!Ā 

Ā So if you want to experience firsthand the events that have shaped this battered gem of the Caribbean, click "buy now"!Ā 

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Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. History of Havana: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Capital of Cuba, Starting from Christopher Columbus' Arrival to Fidel Castro
  3. Introduction
  4. Chapter 1 ā€“ The Founding of Havana
  5. Chapter 2 ā€“ Cassava, Canals, and the French Corsairs
  6. Chapter 3 ā€“ The Siege of Havana
  7. Chapter 4 ā€“ The Slaves of Havana
  8. Chapter 5 ā€“ Hurricanes
  9. Chapter 6 ā€“ The Struggle for Independence Begins
  10. Chapter 7 ā€“ ā€œRemember the Maineā€
  11. Chapter 8 ā€“ Trouble Brews
  12. Chapter 9 ā€“ The Havana High Life
  13. Chapter 10 ā€“ Another Revolution
  14. Chapter 11 ā€“ Castro's Victory
  15. Chapter 12 ā€“ Castro's Havana
  16. Chapter 13 ā€“ Havana Today
  17. Conclusion
  18. Sources