A Brief History of the Caribbean: From the Arawak and the Carib to the Present

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pp. 324, b/w illustrations, ” Offered as a brief history of a diverse and intriguing region, this work is a veritable sourcebook of information about the Caribbean, ranging from the climate to vegetation to colonial history to politics. The book, in five parts, covers Spanish rule, the northern European influence, the sugar empire, independence, and post-World War I development. Textual clarity, access to straightforward tables covering primarily demographic information, and various statistics will prove useful to the reader looking for a ready reference source. The author delivers on his claim to provide analysis as well as description, and the general reader will find many interesting interpretations and much data.”

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Book Information

ISBN 0816024510
ISBN13 9780816024513
Number of pages 324
Original Title A Brief History of the Caribbean: From the Arawak and the Carib to the Present
Published Date 1992
Book Condition Very Good
Jacket Condition sl/worn
Binding Hardcover
Size 8vo
Place of Publication New York
Edition Second
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pp. 324, b/w illustrations, ” Offered as a brief history of a diverse and intriguing region, this work is a veritable sourcebook of information about the Caribbean, ranging from the climate to vegetation to colonial history to politics. The book, in five parts, covers Spanish rule, the northern European influence, the sugar empire, independence, and post-World War I development. Textual clarity, access to straightforward tables covering primarily demographic information, and various statistics will prove useful to the reader looking for a ready reference source. The author delivers on his claim to provide analysis as well as description, and the general reader will find many interesting interpretations and much data.”

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Weight 1 kg