The legacy of empires -- Hegemony in transition: the emergence of the United States, 1890-1917 -- The consolidation of American power, 1917-45 -- From war to revolution, 1945-59 -- The Cuban revolution and Caribbean basin relations, 1960-79 -- From revolution to the end of the Cold War
Summary
The Caribbean Basin: An International History provides a study of the entire Caribbean region, including Central America and the Caribbean coast of northern South America. It also offers analysis of: * the role of international intervention * the complex interaction among major world powers in the area * conflicts over colonial possessions and trade routes * Soviet-American confrontation in the Cold War years. Integrating the recent political, social and economic history of the Caribbean with its miltary and diplomatic past, this book charts the region's emerge
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 198-207) and index
