History of Cuba A Captivating Guide ..., Captivating History
History of Cuba A Captivating Guide ..., Captivating History
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History of Cuba: A Captivating Guide to Cuban History, Starting from Christopher Columbus' Arrival to Fidel Castro

Author: Captivating History

Narrator: Richard L Walton

Unabridged: 3 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/13/2019


Synopsis

If you want to discover the remarkable history of Cuba then pay attention...The themes of the history of Cuba are as vast as they are inspiring. Cuba has stared death in the face throughout its rocky history, and most of the time it has gazed into the eyes of death and smiled.Over and over, oppressors have attempted to seize this island and its riches for their own selfish purposes. And over and over, revolutions have risen up to conquer in an attempt to return Cuba to its people.The story of Cuba is a tale of courage and sacrifice, of horrific oppression and inspiring vision. It is a story about exploitation and hope, about a tiny island that rose to global importance.There are battles and shipwrecks, pirates and Indians, tragic sacrifices and resounding triumphs. The Cuban people over and over show their resilience, courage, and passion in the face of incredible odds. They are a people that one cannot help but admire. And in this captivating history book, you'll discover their story.In History of Cuba: A Captivating Guide to Cuban History, Starting from Christopher Columbus' Arrival to Fidel Castro, you will discover topics such asCuba before ColumbusThe Arrival of the SpaniardsSlavery and SugarcaneWarThe Cry of YaraFreedomIndependent at LastA New LeaderCastro's CubaDesperate TimesA New HorizonAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the history of Cuba, listen to this audiobook now!

Reviews

Goodreads review by Gayle on February 27, 2020

This is a very short book that is chocked full of history. I needed a refresher on Cuban history from the despot Batista’s regime through the Castro regime. I knew a lot of this history but needed to fill in some gaps in my memory. This was the perfect book. However I learned so much that I didn’t k......more

Goodreads review by Amy on December 07, 2021

Quick, concise summary of Cuban history up to Castro. Looking forward to learning more!......more

Goodreads review by Bonnie on November 27, 2018

Kindle unlimited but one of my bought books, when go to set it in place in list not sure just where will put it as there are the Kennedy books as well as Cold War ones, but it will be there somewhere, probably with the History of Havana one. If you want to discover the remarkable history of Cuba then......more

Goodreads review by Dameon on September 29, 2022

Latin's America's Place to Start!!!!! Heck this book has everything you need to be able to start talking about the country's history with your Cuban friends so I am giving it 5 stars. The oppression in here is just so dang interesting and yes incredibly sad that so many resilient Cubans fought tooth......more

Goodreads review by Kathleen & Rick on July 20, 2020

A reasonably good basic history of Cuba While no book of prose or the well turned phase, this small history of Cuba is a good basic outline. I learned a few things about it very early times and I understand more about its culture and personality. Not a lot of information about the diverse people of C......more