A People's History of Cuba, 1492-Present

This book presents a comprehensive history of the political economy of Cuba from 1492 to the present day. It chronologically analyses the major economic, social and political transformations that have occurred in Cuba and explores the impact on the country's development over the long run.

The first section analyses the period from 1492 to 1898, from colonial conquest to the war of independence. The next two sections cover the history of Cuba's economy and society up to the end of the twentieth century, examining in detail US imperialist domination, guerrilla warfare (1956-1958) and the Cuban Revolution from 1959 to the fall of the Soviet Union in 1990-1991. The final part analyses Cuba's economy and society in transition up to the present day. Written in a comprehensive academic style while maintaining a focus on the perspectives and experience of ordinary citizens throughout, the book will be of interest to a wide readership including scholars of economic history, political and social history, development economics and political economy.

Presents a long-run economic history of Cuba Covers a wide range of themes and events that have impacted the Cuban economy and society Focuses on the experience of Cuban citizens throughout and how they experienced major social and economic shifts

Autorentext

Rémy Herrera is a French economist, researcher at the CNRS (Centre national de la Recherche scientifique, National Center of Scientific Research). He has worked in financial auditing and in international institutions, including the OECD and the World Bank. He is the author of numerous books and scientific articles on economics, and teaches in several universities, especially at the Centre d'Économie de la Sorbonne. He regularly collaborates with the CETIM (Center Europe Third World), notably by supporting it in its advisory role with the United Nations.

Inhalt

Chapter One: 1492-1898: from the colonial conquest to the war of independence .- Chapter Two: 1898-1958: from the U.S. imperialist domination to guerrilla warfare beginning in 1956 .- Chapter Three: 1958-1991: from the victory of the Revolution to the fall of the Soviet Union .- Chapter Four: From 1991 to today: from the so-called Special Period in Peace Times to the present day .- Chapter Five: Conclusion.