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Cuba : A Captivating Guide to the History of Cuba and Havana, The Cuban Revolution and Fidel Castro
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If you want to discover captivating stories of people and events of Cuba, then keep reading...
Four captivating manuscripts in one book:
History of Cuba: A Captivating Guide to Cuban History, Starting from Christopher Columbus' Arrival to Fidel Castro
History of Havana: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Capital of Cuba, Starting from Christopher Columbus' Arrival to Fidel Castro
The Cuban Revolution: A Captivating Guide to the Armed Revolt That Changed the Course of Cuba, Including Stories of Leaders Such as Fidel Castro, Chè Guevara, and Fulgencio Batista
Fidel Castro: A Captivating Guide to a Cuban Communist Revolutionary Who Served as the President of Cuba for Over 30 Years
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.
Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include:
Cuba before Columbus
The Arrival of the Spaniards
Slavery and Sugarcane
War
The Cry of Yara
Freedom
Independent at Last
A New Leader
Castro's Cuba
Desperate Times
A New Horizon
And much, much more!
Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include:
The Founding of Havana
Cassava, Canals, and the French Corsairs
The Siege of Havana
The Slaves of Havana
Hurricanes
The Struggle for Independence Begins
?Remember the Maine?
The Havana High Life
Another Revolution
Castro's Victory
Castro's Havana
And much, much more!
Some of the topics covered in part 3 of this book include:
An overview to the history of Cuba
Becoming Sergeant Batista
The Sergeants' Revolt
Revolution Brews
MR-26-7
A Fateful Meeting
The Voyage of the Granma
Operation Verano an...