First published in 1971, ” Cuba: The Pursuit of Freedom” is still the most important & authoritative book on this complex & often geopolitically significant country, marrying Hugh Thomas` unique skills as arguably the world`s leading historian of Spanish-speaking peoples with an intricate & absorbing subject. This book explores the whole sweep of Cuban history, from the British capture of Havana in 1762 through the years of Spanish & American domination up to the twentieth century & the extraordinary revolution of Fidel Castro. Throughout the 200-year period of its scope, the book analyses the political, economic & social events that have shaped Cuban history with extraordinary insight & panache. Encyclopaedic in range & breathtaking in execution, ” Cuba” is surely one of the seminal works of world history. ...

Travel to Cuba in the company of its finest writers & gain an understanding of its remarkable mystique. The twenty-one stories in this volume -- some of which appear in English for the first time -- will take you on an odyssey through the country`s rich past to its dynamic present, where it is poised at the brink of immense change. Arranged by the areas of Cuba, they illuminate, these stories offer up a rich literary banquet. ...

Indexed road map of Cuba with inset maps of the western Antilles, the Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, & 3 street plans. Unobtrusive hill-shading shows the major relief features, some spot heights are included & marshes, reefs & mangrove areas are shown. Road classification

Includes:: dirt-roads, & intermediate road distances on main routes are indicated. Airports, railways, bus terminals, ports & ferries are also included. Administrative region boundaries & names are shown. Symbols show national parks, campsites, beaches, spas, hunting & angling spots, caves & lighhouses & other sites of interest. Longitude & latitude lines are drawn at 1

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Cuba in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ‘time-out’, travelling & communicating. There is also a separate chapter for business travelers, with important information on subjects such as business culture, meetings & making appointments. A Further Reading section also offers a list of recommended other history, travel literature & language titles available on the country. ...

Cuba is a land of contradictions that is easy to enjoy but difficult for first-time visitors to decipher. The largest island in the Caribbean, it is a tropical paradise that Christopher Columbus called the most beautiful land that human eyes have ever seen. It is famous for the romantic charm of its crumbling colonial cities, the beauty of its white sand beaches, & its irresistible Afro-Cuban dance beats. But it is also a land of shortages & tight government control, which has been in a sixty-year political standoff with its superpower neighbor, the USA. The homegrown version of single-party socialism created by Fidel Castro has kept Cuba in a Cold War time warp that only now is beginning to change. As travel restrictions are relaxed US tourists can once again visit the isl&. Greater flexibility toward private enterprise is opening it up to boutique hotels & high-quality home-based restaurants. There is a boom in special-interest tourism for cyclists, hikers, birdwatchers, & scuba divers, while foreign entrepreneurs are eagerly exploring investment opportunities. ” Culture Smart! Cuba” will take you beyond the usual descriptions of Havana nightlife, vintage cars, & h&-rolled cigars & give you an insider s view of an island that is teetering on the brink of historic change. It offers insights into Cuba`s fascinating history, national icons, unique food, vibrant cultural scene, & world-renowned music. Practical tips help business travelers gain an edge on the competition. But most of all, this book aims to show you how best to break the ice & get a better understanding of the infinitely resourceful Cuban people, who despite severe hardships & shortages over many years remain optimistic & fiercely proud of their heritage & culture.” ...

“ Cuba: A New History” is a compelling & insightful read, shining new light on forgotten corners of Cuba’s history, not only those surrounding a certain cigar-chomping leader; events in Fidel Castro`s island nation often command international attention & just as often inspire controversy. Impassioned debate over situations as diverse as the Cuban Missile Crisis & the Elián González affair is characteristic not only in modern times but throughout the centuries of Cuban history. In this concise & up-to-date book, British journalist Richard Gott casts a fresh eye on the history of the Caribbean island from its pre-Columbian origins to the present day. He provides a European perspective on a country that is perhaps too frequently seen solely from the American point of view. The author emphasises such little-known aspects of Cuba`s history as its tradition of racism & violence, its black rebellions, the survival of its Indian peoples, & the lasting influence of Spain. The book also offers an original look at aspects of the Revolution, including Castro`s relationship with the Soviet Union, military exploits in Africa, & his attempts to promote revolution in Latin America & among American blacks. In a concluding section, Gott tells the extraordinary story of the Revolution`s survival in the post-Soviet years. ...

Cuba Adventure Map at 1:750, 000 from the National Geographic printed on light, waterproof & rear-resistant synthetic paper. The map is indexed & double-sided, with a generous overlap between the sides. National parks & other protected areas are prominently highlighted. Topography is shown by light altitude colouring, with spot heights & names of mountain ranges, peaks, etc. Road network

Includes:: selected local tracks, shows locations of petrol stations & gives driving distances on main & secondary routes. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. Symbols highlight various places of interest, including beaches, diving & fishing sites, historical & cultural places, etc. Also marked are internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. The map, which uses data base provided by Reise Know-How, is indexed & has latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 30’. Map legend

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Laminated & waterproof tourist road map of Cuba, with street plans of Havana, Playa del Este, Santiago de Cuba & Varadero. The main map divides the country east/west & shows its road & railways networks. Places of interest, including national parks, numerous beaches, yachting centres, windsurfing & scuba diving sites, etc, are highlighted. Topography of the island is shown by relief shading with marking for mangroves, swamps & the surrounding coral reefs. Street plans show central Havana, Playa del Este, Santiago & the Varadero strips, showing selected hotels, various facilities & places of interest. Both the main map & all the street plans are indexed with lists of locations/streets, beaches, places of interest, etc. Also included is information on the island’s climate with temperature, precipitation, etc., charts. ...

Cuba is worth a visit. Or, as the authors of this book discovered, several. The average package holiday is simply not long enough to visit this country`s myriad of sights, all of which are worth seeing. Like so many visitors to Cuba, after their first trip more than fifteen years ago, they returned again & again to trek the sandy beaches shaded by swinging palm fronds, to marvel at the splendid topography of the Vinales Valley, & to admire Cuba`s selection of classic cars, which function as part of everyday life on this Caribbean isl&. As such, this uniquely illustrated book is a product of love. The authors have made it their mission to portray this resplendent nation in all its glory, & to bring Cuba`s stunning scenery to your living room. This book represents the ”best of” Cuban tours, led by passionate photographer Rainer Floer & his cousin Harri Morick. Morick speaks fluent Spanish, & thus he ensured that the pair were seen as classic car fans rather than regular tourists. They conducted numerous interviews, & in doing so also made friends with the interviewees. Spare parts came from Germany, stories from Cuba. Cars & culture blend in this snapshot of an evolving nation. But this evolution brings with it the threat of change. Who knows how much longer we will find classic cars on Cuba`s streets?

Includes:: splendid photos of classic cars dating from before the revloution; American limousines, taxis, & wedding cars; the history of the first Porsche in Cuba; an interview with an artist & his VW Karmann-Ghia, & the Harley Club in Cuba; & amazing scenes of Cuban streets & landscapes.

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The Cuban Yachting Charts, commonly referred to as Cuban Chart Kits, consists of a series of 8 chart-books that cover virtually the entire Cuban coast. Each chart-book contains 6 to 12 detailed color charts, which are accurate for use with GPS. The scale of the charts range from 1: 500, 000 to 1: 5, 000 for selected harbours. Not every harbor is covered, but the most desirable harbours for yachtsmen are included. Each chart displays the depths in meters & the charts include information in both English & Spanish in this chart kit! Cuba CK1
- Marlin Marina Hemingway To Cabo Corrientes is part 1 of the series. Good graphical representations of the topography when sailing Cuban waters is essential. Each chart is characterized by fine contours & easy to distinguish colour graduations of the depth lines. Presented in a handy, user friendly size, enabling the chartkit to be easily accessed or stored. Ensure your adventures to this stunning region is a success with the guide of the Cuban Yachting Charts! In addition to the 8 Yachting Chart Folios (chart books) covering all of the coastline of Cuba by geographic areas, a range of individual Official Cuban Hydrographic Office charts is available to order on dem&. Minimum order quantity is 15 charts. Approx. 170 standard navigation charts can be sourced through Stanfords, which come imported from Havana & are corrected by hand to their latest monthly notice to Mariners. For more information & a"e, please email maritime@stanfords.co.uk
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