Concise History of the Caribbean (e-bog) af Higman, B. W.
Higman, B. W. (forfatter)

Concise History of the Caribbean e-bog

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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 revo...
E-bog 200,69 DKK
Forfattere Higman, B. W. (forfatter)
Udgivet 13 december 2010
Genrer 1KJ
Sprog English
Format epub
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9780511994050
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.