WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE IN HISTORYWINNER OF THE LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE IN HISTORY"Full of...lively insights and lucid prose" (The Wall Street Journal) an epic, sweeping history of Cuba and its complex ties to the United States-from before the arrival of Columbus to the present day-written by one of the world's leading historians of Cuba.
The epic history of Cuba from before Columbus arrived to modern times and its complex relationship with the United States
Exploring the impact of the Haitian Revolution, this book examines how the violent reinforcement of slavery in Cuba contrasted with the successful slave uprising in Haiti. It delves into the social and political dynamics that shaped the experiences of enslaved individuals in Cuba during this tumultuous period, highlighting the broader implications of resistance and the struggle for freedom in the Caribbean.
Set in the late nineteenth century, the narrative explores a groundbreaking movement in Cuba that united individuals of diverse racial backgrounds against European imperialism. It chronicles the rise and fall of this coalition, which aimed to establish a nation founded on antiracist principles amidst a backdrop of growing racism and imperial expansion. The book delves into the complexities of identity, resistance, and the struggle for a more equitable society over three decades.