History of Cuba

A thorough examination of the history of Cuba, now with a fresh update discussing the most recent developments in the country.This historical overview connects significant events from Cuba's past with the country's current social and political changes. Author Clifford L. Staten reviews the changing landscape of Cuba and explores subjects such as the relationship between the domestic and international political economy of Cuba; the successes and failures of Castro's revolution; the importance of the US role in Cuban politics and commerce; and the problems associated with an agricultural fiscal structure based upon sugar.The revised edition includes additional biographies of key figures from recent history and an expanded bibliography of notable resources. Updated content features a look at Cuban politics over the last decade and effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Other topics include Spanish colonialism, the struggle for independence, Castro's revolution, the Cold War, and the impact of globalization.