Cuba: Chronological History

Sam Verdeja & Leonardo Rodriguez

By Sam Verdeja and Leonardo Rodriguez, this volume provides researchers, historians, Cuban Americans, and the general public with a timeline of every important event and data point that illustrates what has happened in more than five centuries. It is a key tool to demonstrate the relationship between prior and future events, presenting facts and data succinctly in a 19-chapter chronology that spans six centuries — from before Columbus to 2022. As the title suggests, Cuba's history has been buffeted by developments in Spain and the U.S., as well as by the USSR in the 20th and 21st centuries. The book spans political, social, economic, and cultural history, so that a clear picture emerges of how Cuba went from colony to nation, and the role it has played in the international arena. Each chapter begins with a summary to guide the reader.