The Caribbean

In this new edition of his crucial introduction to Caribbean history, Gad Heuman provides a comprehensive overview of the region's history, from its earliest inhabitants to contemporary political and cultural developments. Topics covered include: - The Amerindians - Sugary and Slavery - Race, Racism and Equality - The Aftermath of Emancipation - The Revolutionary Caribbean - Cultures of the Caribbean - Contemporary Themes This third edition has been updated to reflect the latest developments in the literature, and takes into account important recent events including the rapprochement between the U.S. and Cuba, the ongoing problem of climate change and the threat of the Zika virus. The companion website, which includes chapter questions, a primary documents bibliography, a timeline and link to relevant websites, has also been updated with new material. The book considers not only the political and social struggles that have shaped the Caribbean, but also provides a sense of the development of the region's culture. The Caribbean: A Brief History is ideal for all students seeking a clear and readable introduction to Caribbean history. Companion Website: https://www.bloomsbury.com/cw/the-caribbean/

Gad Heuman is Professor Emeritus in the History Department and is a past Director of the Centre for Caribbean Studies at the University of Warwick, UK.

Preface 1. The Amerindians and European Patterns of Settlement 2. Sugar and Slavery 3. Slavery, Work and the Slaves' Economy 4. Neither Black Nor White 5. The World the Planters Made 6. Slave Resistance: Africans, Maroons and Women 7. The Haitian Revolution 8. The Abolition Debates 9. Race, Racism and Equality 10. From Slavery to Freedom 11. Riots and Resistance in the Aftermath of Emancipation 12. The Africanization of the Caribbean 13. The American Century 14. Labour Protests and the 1930s 15. The Revolutionary Caribbean 16. Contemporary Themes 17. The Cultures of the Caribbean Suggestions for Further Reading Bibliography Index