Sea of Storms: A History of Hurricanes in the Greater Caribbean from Columbus to Katrina

by Stuart B. Schwartz

Book Overview

A panoramic social history of hurricanes in the Caribbean

The diverse cultures of the Caribbean have been shaped as much by hurricanes as they have by diplomacy, commerce, or the legacy of colonial rule. In this panoramic work of social history, Stuart Schwartz examines how Caribbean societies have responded to the dangers of hurricanes, and how these destructive storms have influenced the region's history, from the rise of plantations,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691173605
• ISBN13: 9780691173603
• Release Date: July 2016
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 1.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"