From Columbus to Castro: The History of the Caribbean, 1492-1969Dr. William's purpose, as he explains in his foreword, is twofold: to set the record straight by collating all existing knowledge of the Caribbean in realtion to the rest of the world, and to provide, through greater awareness of its heritage of exploitation and neglect, a sure foundation for the economic integration of the region to which, as a statesman, he is firmly committed. |
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... Agriculture drew the following picture of Puerto Rico : ' In many countries similar land would be considered too rough and stony for agriculture , but the population pressure is so great in Puerto Rico that thousands of people are ...
... Agriculture drew the following picture of Puerto Rico : ' In many countries similar land would be considered too rough and stony for agriculture , but the population pressure is so great in Puerto Rico that thousands of people are ...
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... agricultural products , all in the name of diversification ... ' Only a very solid productive organisation could have resisted such rapid change . In an underdeveloped country , in particular , the structure of agriculture remains very ...
... agricultural products , all in the name of diversification ... ' Only a very solid productive organisation could have resisted such rapid change . In an underdeveloped country , in particular , the structure of agriculture remains very ...
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... agriculture , emphasising time and again that socialism has been more successful in the industrial field than in agriculture , as evidenced by the massive Soviet purchases of wheat , the severe rationing in China , the agrarian ...
... agriculture , emphasising time and again that socialism has been more successful in the industrial field than in agriculture , as evidenced by the massive Soviet purchases of wheat , the severe rationing in China , the agrarian ...
Contents
Introduction 10 | 10 |
Westward Ho | 13 |
Christopher Columbus and the Discovery of the West Indies | 18 |
Copyright | |
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From Columbus to Castro: The History of the Caribbean, 1492-1969 Eric Williams No preview available - 1983 |
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