By D. H. Figueredo A Brief History of the Caribbean

by D.H. Figueredo

Excellent Book

Genres: History

Hardcover

First published December 30, 2007

Reviews

[Shu Long · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read to page 110 on this and then moved one, not because I didn't want to finish the book, but because I needed to keep reading the historical era relevant to my research.

This was a difficult book to read. The history of this area is brutal and I find myself wanting to go back to reading the flora and fauna books I started with, but, that's not what we're doing. It is well written and one of the easier texts to follow for historical events. The organization is helpful and I did not find myself glazing over because it was just names and dates. Wishing more histories were this well written.

I also appreciate that the book is written by research experts from the research and not outsiders. There was a different feel in this text versus others I've read that has complete outsider perspective.

I recommend.

[Fiona · Rating 3 out of 5]

What the European nations did to the Caribbean is shocking and sad. So much of the generational wealth is on the backs of slaves. This book educated, shocked and amazed me. The revelation that the first sugar crop was heavily subsidized by the spanish all those years ago was astounding and still has repercussions today. A good read!

[Mary Chambers · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book in preparation for my Caribbean cruise to Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel on the Carnival Magic. It was full of facts and history and pretty interesting.

[Daniel Osterberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

So much happened during this time period that has shaped the world and the Americas today that I had no idea about. Was really good to read about.

[Linda Ahern · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy to read, good flow. Prepared me well for my trip to Puerto Rico