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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... give her a monopoly of sugar , indigo , cotton and coffee . This island , for ages , would give such aid and force to industry as would be most happily felt in every part of the empire . ' Chalmers recommended an offensive and defensive ...
... give her a monopoly of sugar , indigo , cotton and coffee . This island , for ages , would give such aid and force to industry as would be most happily felt in every part of the empire . ' Chalmers recommended an offensive and defensive ...
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... Give him the compensation money which we reserve for his owner ... Do you know how I look at compensation ? As an ... Give freedom of trade so as to reduce the cost of living . Give freedom of credit to obtain cheap money . Give ...
... Give him the compensation money which we reserve for his owner ... Do you know how I look at compensation ? As an ... Give freedom of trade so as to reduce the cost of living . Give freedom of credit to obtain cheap money . Give ...
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... Give the bright ones a chance to win as many scholarships as they can ; give the others three hours education a day ... but if you keep them longer you will never get them to work in the fields . If you want agricultural labourers and ...
... Give the bright ones a chance to win as many scholarships as they can ; give the others three hours education a day ... but if you keep them longer you will never get them to work in the fields . If you want agricultural labourers and ...
Contents
Introduction 10 | 10 |
Westward Ho | 13 |
Christopher Columbus and the Discovery of the West Indies | 18 |
Copyright | |
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