Figueredo, D. H., 1951-

A brief history of the Caribbean / D.H. Figueredo, Frank Argote-Freyre. - New York : Facts on File, c2008. - xxv, 310 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. - Brief history .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 279-296) and index.

Pre-Columbian inhabitants -- Two worlds in collision : The Spanish Conquest (1492-1552) -- European challenges to Spanish rule (1500-1850) -- Industry and slavery (1500-1850) -- Revolutions in America, France, and Haiti (c. 1700-1850) -- Slave rebellions, antislavery movements, and wars of independence (c. 1700-1850) -- Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Spanish-Cuban-American War (1850-1900) -- Cuba : dictatorship and revolution (1900-2007) -- Fragmentation and occupation : Haiti and the Dominican Republic (1900-2000) -- Commonwealth, federation, and autonomy : Puerto Rico, Martinique, Guadeloupe, and the Dutch Caribbean (1900-2000) -- Jamaica, Trinidad, and Grenada : uncertain glory (1900-2000) -- The 21st century: immigration and uncertainties

ISBN: 9780816070213 0816070210

LCCN: 2007008202

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA7A0277 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 014464896 Uk

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Caribbean Area--History.

LC Class. No.: F2175 / .F54 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 972.9