Cuba

In this acute and profoundly engaged exploration of Cuban history, British journalist Richard Gott illuminates the island's entire revolutionary past, from pre-Columbian times to the present. He emphasizes little-known aspects of Cuba's early centuries and provides an extraordinary account of Castro's regime, its lonely survival in the post-Soviet years, and its expected future. "Gott is always an interesting, well-informed, and engaging writer.""--Foreign Affairs "Written with verve and scholarship, . . . the best history [of Cuba] yet."--Ian Thomson, "Saturday Telegraph "Gott's invaluable [book] dispels many convenient myths."--Adam Feinstein, "Guardian "Accessible and well researched."--Richard Lapper, "Financial Times "Told with simplicity and a fresh synthesis. . . . A wonderful account combining powerful journalistic skills and insightful scholarship."--Eliseo Cardona, "South Florida Sun-Sentinel "Highly recommended.""--Library Journal