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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... continued the struggle against the English troops . The pacification of the island was virtually completed in 1657 , when the leader of the main body of the Maroons , Juan de Bolas , surrendered to the English , on terms of pardon and ...
... continued the struggle against the English troops . The pacification of the island was virtually completed in 1657 , when the leader of the main body of the Maroons , Juan de Bolas , surrendered to the English , on terms of pardon and ...
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... continued until 1739. The Maroons , their ranks swelled by run- aways from the plantations , defeated the local militia , Indians from Central America , and regular British soldiers and sailors sent against them . Skilfully led by ...
... continued until 1739. The Maroons , their ranks swelled by run- aways from the plantations , defeated the local militia , Indians from Central America , and regular British soldiers and sailors sent against them . Skilfully led by ...
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... continued throughout the century and culminated in 1897 in the Charter of Autonomy . Under this charter Puerto Rico continued to send delegates to the Cortes , and was accorded an elected Chamber of Representatives and a 15 - member ...
... continued throughout the century and culminated in 1897 in the Charter of Autonomy . Under this charter Puerto Rico continued to send delegates to the Cortes , and was accorded an elected Chamber of Representatives and a 15 - member ...
Contents
Introduction 10 | 10 |
Westward Ho | 13 |
Christopher Columbus and the Discovery of the West Indies | 18 |
Copyright | |
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