Book 1 covers the period from the coming of the amerindians to emancipation in 1834 and also deals with immigration into the caribbean in the nineteenth century. Offer an accessible and engaging approach to studying the history of. Caribbean possessions of guadeloupe and martinique, the independence. History of the caribbean traces the fate of a group of small islands whose natural resources transformed them first into some of the wealthiest places on earth and then into some of the poorest. Despite their name they are no relation to the indigenous. Discover librarianselected research resources on caribbean history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals. Acquire your favorite caribbean history books at low prices. The first english settlement on any island in the west atlantic is the result of an accident.
The caribbean region was wartorn throughout much of its colonial history, but the wars were often based in europe, with only minor battles fought in the caribbean. Cover themes in depth from earliest peoples in the caribbean to just after the end of enslavement with caribbean history. Home latin american history caribbean history a brief history of the caribbean region. Stressing the experimental and cultural particularity of the caribbean. Because of its diversity, it is very hard for scholars to write a history of the caribbean. The caribbean people has been the best js history course in and for the caribbean for some time, as well as being an excellent read for the interested layman. Caribbean history foundations book1 4th edition december. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. The book examines both the work of natives of the region as well as texts interpretive of the region produced by western authors.
A concise history of the caribbean cambridge concise histories. The history of the caribbean is rich with adventurous tales, blended cultures, and natural diversity. The general history of the caribbean is part of unescos general and regional histories. List of books and articles about caribbean history. Traces the development of the region from discovery by christopher columbus to independence of the nations from colonial rule. Perfect day at cococay, bahamas and fort lauderdale, florida. The dominican republic, a national history, by dominicanprominent historian frank moya pons is the best history ofthe dominican republic available in english today. It narrates processes of early human migration, the disastrous consequences of european colonization, the development of slavery and the slave trade, the extraordinary profits earned by the plantation. Independence, book 2 are the new editions of the very popular series caribbean. Half a million years sumerian texts speak of ancient kings and a mystery planet duration. A brief history of the caribbean by jan rogozinski. Toussaint louverture independence for latin america.
The caribbean people is a threebook history series for secondary schools. Well, it is the day that represents when the original thirteen english colonies declared their independence from great britain in 1776. The impact of colonialism and slavery can still be seen in many of the island cultures today. Caribbean history flyer behavior modification cognition scribd.
In 1492, christopher columbus landed in the caribbean and claimed the region for spain. Tracing the origins and developments of the caribbean region, book 1 starts with early civilisation, tribes and settlers, followed by colonisation and plantations in book 2. Ss interest in the caribbean btw 1776 1870 defense expansionism united states ideology trade and investments. Offer an accessible and engaging approach to studying the history of the caribbean with fullcolour, clear designs, shorter chapters, focus questions, intext facts, keyterms and associated definitions to help students engage with content. The first spanish settlements were established in the caribbean starting in 1493. A study and revision guide for cxc caribbean history. Combining fertile soils, vital trade routes, and a coveted strategic location, the islands and. Most caribbean countries remained under colonial rule after the abolition of slavery. Although the spanish conquests of the aztec empire and the inca empire in the. List of books and articles about caribbean history online research. Political correctness, politically manipulated afrocentrism and some of the worst aspects of globalization and under development have obscured.
Toussaint louverture and the san domingo revolution, vintage books. Together, the two books form the most complete and popular course in the caribbean for the study of caribbean history to cxc. The first volume covers the period from the coming of the amerindians to emancipation in 1834 and also deals with immigration into the caribbean in the 19th century, while the second volume covers the period from emancipation to postindependence. Eric williams and the making of the modern caribbean colin a. The 2 night perfect day cruise visits fort lauderdale, florida. Ensure full coverage of themes from the late 19th century to 1985 with caribbean history.
Explore our cruise itineraries and choose from a variety of rooms depending on your needs and budget. This is the first part of a twovolume history of the caribbean. Caribbean history book 2 edition 4 by william claypole. Unesco books about the caribbean history books about the caribbean.
Haiti was the first caribbean nation to gain independence from european powers see haitian revolution. This syllabus has been guided by a particular view of the nature of history as a discipline, the educational needs of students, and the desire to promote the development of an ideal caribbean person. Save 40% on unc press books during our american history sale. Some wars, however, were born of political turmoil in the caribbean itself. Caribbean history core course is the first of five volumes and it presents an overview of the history of the new world beginning with the migration of the first people into the american continent and continues up until the twenty first century. A brief history of the caribbean traces the people and events that have marked this constantly shifting region, encompassing everything from economic booms and busts to epidemics, wars, and revolutions, and bringing to life such important figures as sir francis drake, blackbeard, toussaint louverture, fidel castro, the duvaliers, and jean. This book intertwines the socioeconomics of the caribbean with atlantic history in a captivating narrative that will fascinate a general audience and. Chapter 1 revolutions in america the struggle for independence why do we celebrate independence day on the fourth of july.
Performers on stage with a big book behind them during the freedom of the once upon a time cruise show. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. A history of the region and its peoples, edited by stephan palmie and francisco a. This book introduces the scholarly work of a number of new researchers working on the history and culture of the caribbean. Deeply steeped in the history of the caribbean, his love for the region is quite evident.
This was said by bunny wailer, a jamaican singer, interviewed by mark kurlansky 1992. Head to the historic stranahan house for a glimpse into fort lauderdales history and be sure to hit its modernday backyard. For a history of afrocaribbean people in the uk, see british african caribbean community. Caribbean history core course for csec 2009 edition. A history of the region and its peoples offers an authoritative onevolume survey of this complex and fascinating region. Offer an accessible and engaging approach to studying the history of the caribbean with fullcolour, clear designs. This groundbreaking work traces the caribbean from its precolumbian state through european contact and colonialism to the rise of u. Slavery, for example, was abolished in the british caribbean in 1834, the french caribbean in 1848, the dutch caribbean in 1863, and in cuba in 1886. The east indians of the caribbean and caribbean rim countries are the descendants of immigrants from the indian subcontinent. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outof. Caribbean history book 1 edition 4 by john robottom. History as a discipline has three aspects its content, its organising principles and its methods of.
Caribbean history caribbean history from the second millennium bc a group of huntergatherers, known as the ciboney, made their way from south america along the chain of islands enclosing the caribbean sea. Book 3 looks at modern west indian society, more recent history and current affairs. From precolonial origins to the present 2012, tony martin emeritus professor of africana studies at wellesley college, massachusetts, presents. Between 1958 and 1962 most of the britishcontrolled caribbean was integrated as the new west indies federation in an attempt to create a single unified future independent state. Castaways from an english vessel, wrecked on its way to virginia in 1609, find safety on bermuda. This is a timeline of the territorial evolution of the caribbean and nearby areas of north, central, and south america, listing each change to the internal and external borders of the various countries that make up the region the region covered is the caribbean, its islands most of which enclose the sea, and the surrounding coasts, as well as the southern part of the gulf of mexico. When news of the island reaches england, a party of sixty settlers is. A concise history of the caribbean presents a general history of the caribbean islands from the beginning of human settlement about seven thousand years ago to the present. There are positive, negative and neutral perceptions which would have influenced students to choose caribbean history for the csec examinations. This is first intellectual history of the caribbean written by a top caribbean studies scholar. To ask other readers questions about caribbean story book 1, please sign up. The usa in the caribbean 1776 1985 prepared by casah 2014 2. The history of the caribbean reveals the significant role the region played in the colonial struggles of the european powers since the 15th century. This is the first part of a twovolume history of the caribbe.