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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... colonies should be so desirous of keeping their trade . All the inhabitants echoed his words , that the opposition of the British planters stemmed rather from ' the effect of pique than any public interest ' . The arbiter in the complex ...
... colonies should be so desirous of keeping their trade . All the inhabitants echoed his words , that the opposition of the British planters stemmed rather from ' the effect of pique than any public interest ' . The arbiter in the complex ...
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... colonies were not only the sources of the prosperity but also the foundation of the maritime strength of the European countries , it seemed to him that it was contrary to sound policy that Britain should afford them the means of ...
... colonies were not only the sources of the prosperity but also the foundation of the maritime strength of the European countries , it seemed to him that it was contrary to sound policy that Britain should afford them the means of ...
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... Colonies to Great Britain , London , 1731 Some Considerations humbly offer'd upon the Bill now depending in the House of Lords , relating to the Trade between the Northern Colonies and the Sugar - Islands , London , 1732 Memorials ...
... Colonies to Great Britain , London , 1731 Some Considerations humbly offer'd upon the Bill now depending in the House of Lords , relating to the Trade between the Northern Colonies and the Sugar - Islands , London , 1732 Memorials ...
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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