Cuba

;Full oflively insights and lucid prose' (The Wall Street Journal) an epic, sweeping history of Cuba and its complex ties to the United Statesfrom before the arrival of Columbus to the present daywritten by one of the world's leading historians of Cuba.In 1961, at the height of the Cold War, the United States severed diplomatic relations with Cuba, where a momentous revolution had taken power three years earlier. For more than half a century, the stand-off continuedthrough the tenure of ten American presidents and the fifty-year rule of Fidel Castro. His death in 2016, and the retirement of his brother and successor Ral Castro in 2021, have spurred questions about the country's future. Meanwhile, politics in WashingtonBarack Obama's opening to the island, Donald Trump's reversal of that policy, and the election of Joe Bidenhave made the relationship between the two nations a subject of debate once more. Now, award-winning historian Ada Ferrer delivers an ';important' (The Guardian) and

Elliott Erwitt's new masterpiece Cuba is dedicated to this South American country and presents images taken in 1964 and 2015/2016.

Cuba has always been one of the most compelling places in the world but perhaps never more so than now. With Raoul’s promise to resign in 2018, the era of Castroism is all but over and the 2014 US-Cub

Cuba is one of the nearest neighbors to the United States. Readers will discover how Cuba and the US are alike and how they differ as they read about the land and people, animals and holidays. Hello,

Turned away from the shores of New York, a young Jewish boy seeks refuge in Cuba during WWII. Here in this tropical sanctuary, so far away from Germany, will he be safe from Nazi influence? A stunning

Introduces Cuba, describing its geography and climate, industries, history, resources and wildlife, culture, politics, and sports.

Ever since Fidel Castro assumed power in Cuba in 1959, Americans have obsessed about the nation ninety miles south of the Florida Keys. America's fixation on the tropical socialist republic has only g

Written by some of the best-known independent scholars, citizen journalists, and cyber-activists and bloggers living in Cuba today, this book presents a critical, complete, and unbiased overview of co

Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format; the viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly r

Examines the geography, history, economy, society, people, and culture of Cuba.

This two-volume reference set contains entries on Cuba's art and literature, events, people, places, and other culturally significant aspects. West-Duran (languages, literatures, and cultures, Northea

Stephen Coonts' bestelling novels takes readers into the heart of harrowing, pulse-pounding action, whether on land, on sea, or in the air. Now, this master of full-tilt, blockbuster suspense turns in

How do some people in Cuba get from place to place? What kinds of fruit grow in Cuba? Which spiky plant do some Cubans eat as a vegetable? Read this newly revised and updated book and find out! See th

A simple question-and-answer format offers a brief introduction to Cuba, discussing land features, government, housing, transportation, industries, sports, holidays, food, and family life.

An introduction to the geography, history, culture, and people of this island country in the West Indies.

Describes the history, geography, government, economics, and people of Cuba.

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook). This terrific collection includes 27 classic Cuban songs from the 1930s-1950s, when Havana was the center of the entertainment universe, and mambos and cha-cha-chas reig

Stephen Coonts' bestelling novels takes readers into the heart of harrowing, pulse-pounding action, whether on land, on sea, or in the air. Now, this master of full-tilt, blockbuster suspense turns in

Considered by many to be the jewel of the Caribbean, Cuba boasts a vibrant history. Combining both the beauty of white-sand beaches and the majesty of mountain ranges, this island nation is also home

Discusses the history, landscape, people, animals, food, sports, and culture of Cuba

Upon publication in the late 1970s this book was the first major historical analysis of twentieth-century Cuba. Focusing on the way Cuba has been governed, and in particular on the way a changing elit

Explores the whole sweep of Cuban history from the British capture of Havana in 1762 through the years of Spanish and United States domination, down to the twentieth century and the extraordinary revo