Caribbean History

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Journey through Cuba’s remarkable history—from its geological formation and Indigenous communities to Spanish colonization, African slavery, independence, the Revolution of 1959, the Cold War, and contemporary society. This comprehensive volume presents the forces, people, and events that shaped the Cuban nation. 

Discover the history of the Dominican Republic from the first Indigenous inhabitants of Hispaniola to the vibrant nation of the twenty-first century. This accessible account examines colonization, independence, political transformation, cultural identity, and the people and events that shaped the Dominican nation. 

Explore Haiti’s extraordinary journey from Indigenous civilization and French colonial rule to the only successful slave revolution in history and the creation of the world’s first independent Black republic. This volume examines Haiti’s achievements, struggles, culture, politics, and enduring influence on world history. 

Discover the life of a young Dominican organizer who defended constitutional government during the April Revolution of 1965. This biography traces her working-class childhood, community activism, and lasting place in Dominican history.