Cuba: An American History

Cuba: An American History, by Ada Ferrer. A comprehensive history of Cuba, from Columbus to the present time. This very thorough history provides great information on how Cuba became the Cuba of today. Very long trials as a Spanish colony, long history of slavery that was very contentious. The main point the author is making is about the history of Cuba in relation to the US. The US wanted to take possession of Cuba right from the beginning, and this relationshiop shaped Cuba.