History of Jamaica has been revised to bring the account of the island's history up to date. Many maps and photographs have also been added. This edition of the authoritative History of Jamaica covers the whole of the history of the island from the arrival of the Arawaks a thousand years ago until the present day. That thousand year period has also seen the arrival of the Spaniards and the extermination of the Amerindians, the coming of the British and the introduction of slavery, the fight for freedom and the achievement of Independence. This story, with its many facets: the Buccaneers, the Maroons, the National Heroes and others, is told by the Government Archivist in a flowing narrative which is backed by a knowledge based on the closest contact with original documants.
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Clinton V. Black, a Jamaican, is the island's Government Archivist. His writing has ranged widely in scope and form, from the short story to purely professional archival works.
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A history of the island the the people.,
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This review is from: History of Jamaica (Paperback)
Out of many, one people. This is a nice little book about the history of the island and its people. The history of the island begins with its first Indian population. The history concludes with the election of Prime Minister Edward Seaga. The history includes the brief Spanish period, the occupation by the British, the introduction of slavery and sugar during the 1600s and the 1700s, the British Crown Colony, and independence from 1962 to 1980. The history includes Jamaica's interaction with the rest of the world, and Jamaica's contribution to the West.
For those visiting Jamaica on a beach vacation, this is a nice little read. Although short, it is full of good information about this country. This book is also full of nice historical pictures. I picked this book up in a second hand store in Jamaica, so it might be difficult to obtain a copy in Jamaica, so use Amazon to procure a copy.
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This review is from: History of Jamaica (Paperback)
The book arrived quickly and in the condition promised. Very happy with the seller.
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This review is from: History of Jamaica (Hardcover)
This new edition of the authoritative HISTORY OF JAMAICA covers the whole of the history of the island from the arrival of the Arawaks a thousand years ago until the present day. That thousand year period has also seen the arrival of the spaniards and the extermination of the Amerindians, the coming of the British and the introduction of slavery, the fight for freedom and the achievement of independence. This story, with its many facets: the Buccaneers, the Maroons, the National Heroes and others, is told by the Government Archivist in a flowing narrative which is backed by a knowledge based on the closest contact with original documents.
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