This timely book provides a balanced and deeply knowledgeable introduction to Cuba since 1492. Tracing the islandâ??s history over 500 years, the authors provide a focused overview of Cubaâ??s long struggle for independenceâ?"from Spain, the United States, the Soviet Union, and today from the pressures of global forces.
This book presents a concise introduction to Cuba since 1942 by a knockout combination of one American's most respected scholars of Cuba and an award-winning journalist-both known for their clear and engaging writing. This is the first introduction to balance historical and contemporary coverage and to include a nuanced and balanced analysis of important new scholarship in the field.