The Dominican Republic: A National History [Hardcover]

Frank Moya Pons (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1998

This book examines the economic and political continuities between the U.S. military government and subsequent regimes, including the infamous Trujillo dictatorship (1930-1961).

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"(The) reader will find in this book an agreeable, clearly written history of the Dominican Republic ....... an indispensable reference." --Hispanic-American Historical Review

About the Author

Frank Moya Pons, Research Director at CUNY Dominican Studies Institute, is the author of twenty books. He has taught at Columbia University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 543 pages
• Publisher: Markus Wiener Publishers; 2nd edition (August 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558761918
• ISBN-13: 978-1558761919
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.7 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,257,506 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #69 in Books > History > Americas > Caribbean & West Indies > Dominican Republic

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT, June 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Dominican Republic: A National History (Paperback)

This book is an excelent example of clear and concise writing about a country.I must say that the English version is lighter, easier to read. The Spanish version is a must but the author knew best and improved the book by making it more fun to read in English. I highly recommend this book for anybody who wishes a clear understanding of the Dominican Republic

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, the best history of the Dominican Rep. in English, June 18, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: The Dominican Republic: A National History (Paperback)

The Dominican Republic, A National History, by Dominican
prominent historian Frank Moya Pons is the best history of
the Dominican Republic available in English today. Based on
the 10th edition of the widely acclaimed Manual de Historia
Dominicana, by the same author, this is an entirely new book
intended for English speaking audiences. It contains maps,
index, and a thorough, commentated bibliography of more than
750 items. It is also the first general academic history of
the Dominican Republic published in the United States
since Sumner Welles's Naboth Vineyard, in 1928. A must read
to understand the contemporary events in that country.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, Concise, and fun reading, May 10, 2001

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andres j. ledesma (New York City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Dominican Republic: A National History (Paperback)

An excellent book for anybody curious about Dominican history and politics. I was particularly interested in how Moya Pons shed light on regional politics/rivalries, caudillo politics, and the never ending battle between pure democracy and military backed political factions. I was also amazed at the political instability that existed in the pre-trujillo era and how this instability devastated the Dominican economy. Moya Pons' interpretation of Dominican history is both accurate and informative. I highly recommend this book.