Readers of this book are invited to discover the countries of the Caribbean: their history, natural features, economies, people and cultures, and important cities. There's a lot to discover about the Caribbean!

This is the first major biographical dictionary devoted exclusively to celebrating Caribbeans and Caribbean Americans who have made significant contributions to their society and beyond.

Traces the events that have shaped the history of the Caribbean islands in the five hundred years since the arrival of Columbus

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Presents information about the nations of the Caribbean, covering the land, animals, plants, and culture of the region.

The major objective of this publication is to provide an account and interpretation of the historical development of the region from around 1930 to the end of the century.

Written in a lively and accessible style yet current with the most recent research, the book provides a compelling narrative of Caribbean history essential for students and visitors.

In these essays readers will recognize the Caribbean as a garden of social catastrophe and a grim incubator of modern global capitalism, as well as of people’s continuous attempts to resist, endure, or adapt to it.