A Traveller's History of the Caribbean by James Ferguson Paperback Book (English

A Traveller's History of the Caribbean

by James Ferguson

A concise and authoritative history of the entire region covering the large islands such as Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, The Bahamas to the smaller islands in The Netherlands Antilles, The Islands of the Eastern Caribbean and the French and British dependencies. The Caribbean, a region of spectacular natural beauty, has a turbulent history of colonialism, slavery and resistance in which people from all continents have played their part. Tracing the islands' path from slavery to revolution and independence, A Traveller's History of the Caribbean looks at the history of nations as different as Cuba, Jamaica and Haiti, explaining their diversity and their common experiences. It reveals a region in which a tumultuous past has created a culturally vibrant and intriguing present.

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Publisher Description

The Caribbean, a region of spectacular natural beauty, has a long and turbulent history. Described by Columbus as an earthly paradise, it has enticed travellers for hundreds of years - from gold-seeking Spanish conquistadors to modern-day tourists. "A Traveller's History of the Caribbean" traces the island's journey from slavery to revolution to independence, and finally to tourist paradise. It looks at the history of nations as diverse as Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, the Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Dominican Republic, exploring their differences and their common experiences. It reveals a region that has created a culturally vibrant future from a tumultuous past. For anyone taking their travelling seriously, this is a recommended read.

Author Biography

James Ferguson is a former research fellow at Oxford University, and a successful author.

Review

"Best travel series of the year... The best tourists are well-informed tourists... To be familiar with a country's history at a relatively deep level only enhances the tourist experience. To that end the titles in the Traveller's History Series offer sprightly and accurate historical portraits of countries and regions that are often tourist destinations... It cannot be stressed enough that the more prepared the tourist is, the better the trip will be."

Details ISBN1566566908 Author James Ferguson Pages 371 Publisher Interlink Books Edition Description Revised, Update Series Traveller's History of Caribbean Language English Edition 2nd Illustrator John Hoste ISBN-10 1566566908 ISBN-13 9781566566902 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2008 Publication Date 2008-06-30 DEWEY 972.9 Imprint Interlink Books Place of Publication Massachusetts Country of Publication United States Short Title TRAVELLERS HIST OF THE CARIBBE Dimensions133mm x 23mm x 189mm

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• Condition: New
• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN-13: 9781566566902
• ISBN: 9781566566902
• EAN: 9781566566902

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