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Shortlisted for the RSL Christopher Bland Prize 2021 ‘Rarely has family history been so vivid’ JENNY UGLOW ‘An extraordinarily original work’ AMANDA FOREMAN Like many well-to-do Georgian families, the Atkinsons’ wealth was acquired at a terrible cost, through the labour and lives of...

Haïti : L’histoire qu’on vous a cachée est bien plus qu’un livre d’histoire : c’est une plongée vibrante au cœur d’un passé volontairement occulté. De Makandal à Bois Caïman, de Toussaint Louverture à Dessalines, l’ouvrage dévoile les pages invisibles de la première révolution noire victorieuse du monde. Derrière les récits officiels tronqués et les mythes imposés par les colonisateurs, il révèle la vérité brute : celle d’un peuple enchaîné qui, animé par une foi inébranlable en la liberté, fit trembler les empires et redessina le destin de ...

For over sixty years, the United States tried everything to bring Cuba to its knees. Invasions, embargoes, sabotage, propaganda, and over six hundred assassination attempts. None of it worked. This is the story of how a small Caribbean island became the Cold War’s most defiant survivor. From the sugar empire and Mafia casinos to the rise of Fidel Castro and the missile crisis that nearly ended the world, this book traces the full arc of Cuba’s revolutionary saga and the decades-long grudge match with the most powerful nation on Earth.

"Empowering Puerto Rico" by Sage Ellison is a crucial guide for anyone seeking to contribute to Puerto Rico's journey toward self-determination and community resilience. The book addresses the pressing challenges faced by those looking to support Puerto Rico's independence movement while providing practical strategies to engage effectively. Ellison outlines a roadmap to understanding Puerto Rico's complex history and current political landscape, enabling listeners to identify avenues for empowerment through community initiatives.

MAMA CHI FUE UNA LIDERESA INDIGENA QUE CREO LA RELIGIÓN MAMA TATA

Las historias contenidas en este libro recrean el diario vivir, en un pueblo de provincias, en la primera mitad del siglo XX. Por alucinantes que parezcan ocurrieron y reflejan el modo de vivir y pensar de la sociedad en aquellos tiempos. Solo conociendo el pasado es posible darnos cuenta del avance de la humanidad en tan solo un siglo.

El contenido de este libro es una compilación de notas de estudios arqueológicos y etnológicos relacionados con las culturas aborígenes cubanas.

Existe en este país, el único de América que disolvió el ejército en 1948, una gran tradición periodística. Han existido y existen publicaciones de todos los temas, tanto políticos, culturales, científicos, generales, gremiales y religiosos, como de protesta, humorísticas, etc. Por otro lado, con la incorporación masiva a finales del siglo XX de Internet en los hogares, salas de redacción, instituciones educativas y otros ámbitos, surgió el periodismo digital y ciudadano que en esta porción geográfica de Centroamérica ha encontrado un campo propicio para desarrollarse. Son ...

Displaced from his oppressive yard, Johnny finds no work for a trombonist in the recording studios of Kingston. A life of crime as a rude boy is an easy way out, but will Johnny join his friends, or will he confront his past to realize his true potential? Set in Kingston, Jamaica, 1966, Johnny Too Bad is an historical fiction set in a record-heat summer when ska transitioned to rocksteady and politics defined the country’s identity. Go inside the musicians’ studios, the Rasta camps, the streets and the tenement yards to witness first-hand life during a time of both creation and ...

Dive into the groundbreaking story of El Salvador, the first nation to embrace Bitcoin as legal tender, in this riveting exploration of a bold experiment that has captured the world's attention. The Bitcoin Experiment unpacks the highs and lows of a revolutionary policy that seeks to reshape the country’s economic landscape while challenging traditional global financial norms.

Este libro es la recopilación de los lugares mas visitados por los turistas que van a la Habana Cuba; siendo una guía sencilla que nos permite conocer la pintoresca cultura cubana, lugares que por su historia o por la simple tradición, nos invita a recorrer, por ser esta, una de las Isla con mayor riqueza cultural y atractivos turísticos del Caribe.

NOMBRE: DETRAS DE LAS FRONTERAS: DOLOR Y DERECHOS DE LOS REFUGIADOS: En "Detras de las Fronteras: Dolor y Derechos de los Refugiados" , te sumergirás en un viaje conmovedor y revelador a través del mundo de los refugiados, explorando las profundidades de sus vidas marcadas por la adversidad y la esperanza. Este libro destaca la cruda realidad de millones de personas desplazadas que han sido obligadas a dejarlo todo atrás en busca de seguridad y protección. A través de ocho cautivadores capítulos, descubrirás las desgarradoras experiencias de los refugiados mientras huyen de sus ...

Jump around the globe exploring new countries with COUNTRY JUMPER. The young world traveler has a zest for adventure and will take you on a tour around the world, introducing you to fascinating facts about each country. In their travels with COUNTRY JUMPER, children can glimpse into each country’s history, national treasures, traditions, cultures, places to visit, food, and more. They will also learn about fun activities for kids to do if they get the opportunity to visit these countries, inspiring curiosity and instilling a love of traveling. With 205 books in the series, each book is ...

Jump around the globe and explore new countries with COUNTRY JUMPER. This young world traveler has a zest for adventure and will take you on a tour around the world, introducing you to fascinating facts about each country. In their travels with COUNTRY JUMPER, readers can glimpse into each country’s history, national treasures, traditions, cultures, places to visit, food, and more. They will also learn about fun activities to do if they get the opportunity to visit these countries. With 205 books in the series, each book is filled with captivating information that inspires curiosity and ...

Jump around the globe and explore new countries with COUNTRY JUMPER. This young world traveler has a zest for adventure and will take you on a tour around the world, introducing you to fascinating facts about each country. In their travels with COUNTRY JUMPER, readers can glimpse into each country’s history, national treasures, traditions, cultures, places to visit, food, and more. They will also learn about fun activities to do if they get the opportunity to visit these countries. With 205 books in the series, each book is filled with captivating information that inspires curiosity and ...

The landscape of Anguilla has been graced with the military strides of this noble gentleman Gregory 'Jaggy' Benjamin. With every step and landing of the shoe, there was that stamp of approval of an island branded ‘tranquility wrapped in blue.’ Jaggy was truly a spectacular figure in every way depicting a beacon. You could not miss him, for he stood out, a tall black man. His hallmark action was his favorite twist and lash with his hand against his thigh.

The history of Sephardi Pirates is intricately woven into the fabric of the Caribbean's maritime history, particularly during the age of piracy. In the Caribbean, Sephardi Jews played a vital role in the burgeoning trade networks that characterized the region during the 17th and 18th centuries.