Books and EBooks
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Cuba - The Culture
The Spanish had an enormous impact on Cuba's history and culture introducing the Spanish language to the island and Roman Catholicism. Other cultures have also contributed particularly in the area of the arts and food. -
Cuba - The Land
When Christopher Columbus arrived on Cuba's shores in 1492, he nicknamed it the Pearl of the Antilles. He was amazed by the beauty of the island's sandy beaches, its forests thick with palm trees, and its fragrant tropical flowers. -
Cuba
Fighting for freedom, (p 10-11) communism in Cuba (p 12-13) and modern day Cuba. -
Who Was Fidel Castro? by After overthrowing Fulgencia Batista in 1959, Fidel Castro became the leader of an island country only ninety miles away from Florida. While in power, Castro outlasted ten US presidents and turned the small nation into a one-party state with influence over the entire world. Called a leader by some and a dictator by others, Castro defined not one but several eras in world politics.
Publication Date: 2017 -
Who Was Che Guevara? by His very image has become associated with a spirit of rebellion, but Ernesto Guevara-known around the world simply as Che-didn't dream of becoming a revolutionary. Author Ellen Labrecque takes readers on a journey through Che's life starting with his childhood in Argentina, to his travels through South and Central America as a young physician, and ending with his final years as a key player in the Cuban revolution. His legacy-as the author of The Motorcycle Diaries, a champion of the poor, and a force for change in Cuba-is both personal and political.
Publication Date: 2019 -
Peace and War:International Relations 1943-1991
Overview of the Cold War and how the Cuban missile crisis eventuated. (pg 55-63) -
The Cold War
Kennedy declares naval blockade of Cuba. (p 26-27)
Includes simple overview, timeline and quotes.
Media resources
Source: Clickview: World revolutions for students (24 min)
This video is a really excellent place to start in order to get an overview of Cuba's history and the role of different countries in Cuba's past.
Chapter 3 is devoted to the rise of Fidel Castro.( 5.44 min)
Chapter 4 deals with the Cuban missile crisis. (4.42 min)
Databases
Search under your country - Cuba
Websites
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BBC News Cuba country profileExcellent timeline
Overview of politics , economics and social changes including Cuban missile crisis. -
Cuba history and timeline overviewA very simple timeline and history overview
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CIA World Factbook Central America CubaCuba country profile
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Cuba- historical backgroundMainly looks at the changes in the education of its people under different rulers.