The Caribbean: A Brief History

by Gad Heuman

Gad Heuman provides a comprehensive introduction the history of the Caribbean, from its earliest inhabitants to contemporary political and cultural developments. Topics covered

- 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 A Brief History is ideal for students and those seeking a clear and readable introduction to Caribbean history.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

272 pages, Paperback

First published August 10, 2006

Reviews

[May Phoenix · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 🌟

Very good overview of the history of the Caribbeans. There were so many aspects I wasn't familiar with. The author managed to talk about all the colonies, influences and cultures that were born and grew in the last four centuries in the Caribbeans.

[ei_tc Ryan · Rating 3 out of 5]

It plods in parts.

[Colleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

not a bad little book for the brief histories series. nice supplement to other books assigned for the course.