Advance In The Antilles: The New Era In Cuba And Puerto Rico (1910)

By Howard B. Grose

Book Overview

""Advance In The Antilles: The New Era In Cuba And Puerto Rico"" is a historical book written by Howard Benjamin Grose in 1910. The book provides a detailed account of the political, economic, and social changes that were taking place in Cuba and Puerto Rico at the beginning of the 20th century. Grose, an American Protestant minister, was an eyewitness to the changes that were happening in the Antilles at the time. He uses his personal experiences and observations to provide an in-depth analysis of the events that led to the new era in Cuba and Puerto Rico.The book begins by providing a brief history of the Antilles and the Spanish colonization of the islands. Grose then delves into the political changes that occurred in Cuba and Puerto Rico after the Spanish-American War, which led to the islands becoming American territories.Grose also discusses the economic changes that took place in the Antilles, including the rise of the sugar industry and the impact it had on the local economies. He also examines the social changes that were happening in the islands, including the influence of American culture on the local populations.Throughout the book, Grose provides a balanced perspective on the changes that were taking place in the Antilles. He acknowledges the positive developments but also highlights the challenges that the islands faced, including political corruption and social inequality.Overall, ""Advance In The Antilles: The New Era In Cuba And Puerto Rico"" is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the history of the Antilles and the impact of American imperialism on the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436761123
• ISBN13: 9781436761123
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"