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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... duties were paid ; for exemption for the products of Hispaniola from export duties in the island and import duties in Spain ; and for abolition of all duties on intercolonial trade . The voice of the colonial planters ran directly ...
... duties were paid ; for exemption for the products of Hispaniola from export duties in the island and import duties in Spain ; and for abolition of all duties on intercolonial trade . The voice of the colonial planters ran directly ...
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... duties in the same year ; the British West Indian sugar planter could not hope to succeed where the British farmer had failed . The West Indian planter was able , however , to extract two concessions which helped to soften this new blow ...
... duties in the same year ; the British West Indian sugar planter could not hope to succeed where the British farmer had failed . The West Indian planter was able , however , to extract two concessions which helped to soften this new blow ...
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... duties to the General Receiver and his assistants , and will give to them all needful aid and assistance and full protection to the extent of its powers . The Government of the United States will give to the General Receiver and his ...
... duties to the General Receiver and his assistants , and will give to them all needful aid and assistance and full protection to the extent of its powers . The Government of the United States will give to the General Receiver and his ...
Contents
Introduction 10 | 10 |
Westward Ho | 13 |
Christopher Columbus and the Discovery of the West Indies | 18 |
Copyright | |
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