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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... interests of the British West Indies were subordinated to English interests , as the interests of the French West 164 From Columbus to Castro.
... interests of the British West Indies were subordinated to English interests , as the interests of the French West 164 From Columbus to Castro.
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... interests and the subordination of colonial interests embroidered on its shroud . " The Americans had refused to trade with Great Britain , it was but just that they be not suffered to trade with any other nation . ' So ruled Lord North ...
... interests and the subordination of colonial interests embroidered on its shroud . " The Americans had refused to trade with Great Britain , it was but just that they be not suffered to trade with any other nation . ' So ruled Lord North ...
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... interests , or supposed interests , of a small but in- fluential minority which has special means of enforcing its wishes and bringing its claims to notice ... The settlement of the labouring popula- tion on the land , and the ...
... interests , or supposed interests , of a small but in- fluential minority which has special means of enforcing its wishes and bringing its claims to notice ... The settlement of the labouring popula- tion on the land , and the ...
Contents
Introduction 10 | 10 |
Westward Ho | 13 |
Christopher Columbus and the Discovery of the West Indies | 18 |
Copyright | |
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