The Atlantic slave trade brought to Cuba the African slaves who created the dramatic transformation of the island from a relative backwater of Spain's colonial empire in the mid-eighteenth century to the world's richest plantation colony one hundred years later. Britain played a vital role in this transformation. British slave traders were the chief suppliers of Cuba's slaves in the eighteenth century; in the nineteenth century Britain became the greatest threat to Cuba's prosperity when she attempted to make Spain follow her example and abolish the slave trade. Dr Murray's study; based on a thorough examination of British and Spanish records; reveals how important British influence was on the course of Cuban history.
#493321 in Books Cambridge University Press 1998-06-28 1998-07-09Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.72 x .87 x 6.85l; 2.17 #File Name: 0521316820476 pages
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. excellent book on the culture of religion in ancient RomeBy IngelaThis is a very worthy tome on the cultural history of religious life in ancient Rome. I suspect the target market comprises academics and university students of ancient history - and it is perhaps for this reason that I found the text dry; though informative and; no doubt; reliable. This is a valuable addition to my library (if it can be called thus) on ancient Roman religion. I do not give it 5 stars because I would have preferred more discussion on the individual Gods themselves (dealt with within their own topic areas).2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy dlhVolume 2 is more interesting. This volume is overwhelmed with footnotes.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great text for Roman religionBy Ron W. SimmonsA solid text dealing with the religions of ancient Rome. Beginning with the early cults during the period of monarchy; then republic and empire; Beard; North and Price take an easy to follow and informative route that seeks to examine the religions and cults of Rome and its citizens. With iconographies included; the reader is able to see how the many districts within the empire both adored and loathed the religious institutions of the empire. From the earliest cult imports to pagan giants which were ultimately strangled by emperors dedicated to Christian belief; Religions of Rome is a worthwhile purchase.
