The Caribbean - A Brief History

Gad Heuman provides a comprehensive introduction the history of the Caribbean, from its earliest inhabitants to contemporary political and cultural developments. Topics covered include: - The Amerindians - Sugary and Slavery - Race, Racism and Equality - The Aftermath of Emancipation - The Revolutionary Caribbean - Cultures of the Caribbean This new edition is fully revised and updated, with new material on the pre-Columbian era and the Hispanic Caribbean. It takes account not only of the political and social struggles that have shaped the Caribbean, but also provides a sense of the development of the region''s culture. The Caribbean: A Brief History is ideal for students and those seeking a clear and readable introduction to Caribbean history.

Product details

• Authors: Gad Heuman, Gad J. Heuman
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.11.2013
• EAN: 9781780936024
• ISBN: 978-1-78093-602-4
• No. of pages: 272
• Dimensions: 137 mm x 215 mm x 13 mm
• Series: Print on Demand
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; HISTORY / Caribbean & West Indies / General, Caribbean islands, History of the Americas