The journal of caribbean history is published two issues each year by the departments of history and philosophy, the university of the west indies. This is a list of topics related to the caribbean region. Written in a lively and accessible style yet current with the most recent research, the book provides a compelling narrative of caribbean history essential for students and. From precolonial origins to the present 2012, tony martin emeritus professor of africana studies. Describing an attack on a village on the island of. A conglomerate of more than seven thousand islands, islets, cays, and reefs.
A concise history of the caribbean presents a general history of the caribbean islands from the beginning of human settlement about seven thousand years ago to the present. History of martinique, caribbean island martinicaonline. Special number to commemorate the 250th anniversary of slave emancipation in the british caribbean. The impact of colonialism and slavery can still be seen in many of the island cultures today. The history of the caribbean reveals the significant role the region played in the colonial struggles of the european powers since the 15th century. List of books and articles about caribbean history.
Caribbean history for csec is an accessible and interactive new title covering all the core csec topics and themes in one practical volume. Martiniques history is quite similar to other caribbean islands, but if you look a little bit deeper, you will see the subtle historical differences that have made this tropical destination a truly unique place that proudly maintains its fascinating heritage. Before the europeans came west indies the places involved. Why caribbean history matters perspectives on history aha. List of books and articles about caribbean history online. In 1560 he published a book, history of the indies, to show how they had been killed and abused. A sheltered habitat for many varieties of marine bird and renowned for its sea life it is above all remembered for events in its not too distant history. Influence and intervention in the twentieth century by ronald fernandez cuba between empires, 18781902 by louis a. Capital and control in a colonial economy 2005 and jamaican. Hispanola, puerto rico, cuba, jamaica, and trinidad were settled. History of the caribbean traces the fate of a group of small islands whose natural resources transformed them first into some of the wealthiest places on earth and then into some of the poorest. Brief history caribbean abebooks shop for books, art. Ive heard the regions history dismissed due to the relative size of caribbean societies, historians supposedly excessive preoccupation with slavery, and a questioning of what lessons can be learned from such allegedly dysfunctional societies. See more ideas about history, west indies and caribbean.
This syllabus has been guided by a particular view of the nature of history as a discipline, the educational needs of students, and the desire to promote the development of an ideal caribbean person. Readings chapter fourtracing history in the caribbean society and culture. It narrates processes of early human migration, the disastrous consequences of european colonization, the development of slavery and the slave trade, the extraordinary profits earned. A short history of hindujain diaspora routledge, 2019 april 7, 2020. Covering political, economic, social, and cultural themes, we will examine the major developments in the caribbean past. The caribs called the island madinina, which is said to mean island of flowers in the carib language. The rocher du diamant o diamond rock is a picturesque volcanic island, 176 metres high, off the southern point of martinique facing the later named diamond beach. This guide contains a list of key select primary and secondary resources books, photographs, manuscripts, maps, newspapers from the csec history syllabus. Choice hans schmidt taught for many years at the state university of new york at new paltz. Volcanic in origin, martinique is a mountainous stunner crowned by the stillsmoldering mont pelee, the volcano that famously wiped out the former capital of stpierre in 1902. Consolidate learning with a free cdrom in every book containing extra activities. Plantations, commerce and war, 14921930 by frank moya pons isbn. The substantive content of caribbean history is the activities of the peoples of the islands from the bahamas to trinidad as well as those of the peoples of belize and the guianas, from the coming of the indigenous americans to 1985.
The genres include traditional puerto rico aguinaldo and the jamaican mento and even the salsa and reggae. This book was published in the very early 90s but from what i have read most countries have not changed much in the intervening 20 years in some cases that is very sad but for most of the area that is a fairly good. Ive heard the regions history dismissed due to the relative size of caribbean societies, historians supposedly excessive preoccupation. This book intertwines the socioeconomics of the caribbean with atlantic history in a captivating narrative that will fascinate a general audience and. By purchasing a book through this site you help fund a ngo that supports caribbean authors. Caribbean books foundation port of spain, trinidad email. Shop history caribbean west indies books at alibris. The first spanish settlements were established in the caribbean starting in 1493. There is no attempt in this syllabus to promote one organising principle or interpretation of caribbean history. By 1888, the population of martinique had risen from about 163,000 people a decade earlier to 176,000. Most of the caribbean inhabited by carib, taino, and arawak indians. Caribbean chiefdoms in the age of columbus by samuel m. Its nearest neighbours are the island republics of dominica, 22 miles 35 km to the northwest, and saint lucia, 16 miles 26 km to the south.
Massive selection of new and used caribbean history books. Caribbean history caribbean history from the second millennium bc a group of huntergatherers, known as the ciboney, made their way from south america along the chain of islands enclosing the caribbean sea. Acquire your favorite caribbean history books at low prices. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The spanish, the first europeans to claim land on the caribbean islands, were often harsh taskmasters. Higman is the william keith hancock professor of history at the australian national university. Research within questias collection of fulltext online articles from the journal of caribbean history, 20002019. Aug 31, 2015 caribbean history for csec cxc student book by lennox honychurch, 9781408526453, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In 1492, christopher columbus landed in the caribbean and claimed the region for spain. Washing up on the shores of san salvador island on 12 october 1492. Valuable learning aids are provided at the end of each book, including revisions notes, checks on student,s understanding, questions and suggestions for further work and class projects.
Smith is senior lecturer in history at the university of the west indies, mona, jamaica. This new edition takes account of the developments since 1995, such as for example the increased presence of the lebanese. Higman, puts the reader on notice about this situation at the very beginning of the book. Caribbean history foundations book1 4th edition december. A brief history of the caribbean zegrahm expeditions. Specific focus is on skills development and research guidance to develop students interest and ability. Journal of interdisciplinary history should become the standard work on the subject. From precolonial origins to the present article pdf available in international journal of humanities and social science july 2014 with 2,550 reads.
This guide contains a list of key select primary and secondary resources books, photographs, manuscripts, maps, newspapers from the csec history syllabus that are available at the national library of jamaica nlj. Caribbean history collections institute of historical research. The old slave by patrick chamoiseau, the wretched of the earth by frantz fanon, notebook of a return to the native land by a. Among the many topics covered in this book and new or practically new to survey texts the following may be mentioned arawak resistance to the spanish. The caribbean people book 1 3rd edition lennox honychurch. May 25, 2004 a brief history of the caribbean traces the people and events that have marked this constantly shifting region, encompassing everything from economic booms and busts to epidemics, wars, and revolutions, and bringing to life such important figures as sir francis drake, blackbeard, toussaint louverture, fidel castro, the duvaliers, and jean. Also, few caribbean records have been published, microfilmed, digitised, indexed or transcribed. Some say that the name martinique is a derivative of this carib word. At the same time, natural disasters continued to plague the island.
These jewish communities date back to the early 1600s and are home to the oldest. In 1804 landed 120 english sailors who constructed a rock fort, barracks and armory. Ensure full coverage of themes from the late 19th century to 1985 with caribbean history. During the course of the 17thcentury martinique was colonized by the compagnie des iles damerique. After his return to the united states he would publish two books, one an account of his daily life in martinique and the other the story of a slave. Discover the best caribbean history in best sellers. Aug 20, 20 readings chapter fourtracing history in the caribbean society and culture. Using archaeological evidence, it corrects many previous misconceptions promulgated by history books and oral tradition as they specifically relate to the precolonial and europeancontact periods. To simplify things, the islands have been divided into three main groups. He is the author of ten books on caribbean history, archaeology and geography, including slave population and economy in jamaica, 18071834 1976, cambridge university press, awarded the bancroft prize, plantation jamaica 17501850. Features comprehensive coverage of the new 2009 csec syllabus in one practical volume. Over the years, i have had dozens of conversations on the question of whether caribbean history really matters and for whom it matters. A concise history of the caribbean cambridge concise. History martinique martinique was discovered by christopher columbus on his fourth voyage in 1502.
Cover themes in depth from earliest peoples in the caribbean to just after the end of enslavement with caribbean history. Mar 01, 2014 over the years, i have had dozens of conversations on the question of whether caribbean history really matters and for whom it matters. From the arawak and the carib to the present by jan rogozinski and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. When the french arrived on martinique, the island was already inhabited by the carib indians, after which the caribbean region was named. From the arawak and carib to the present revised ed. It is included in the lesser antilles island chain. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. The history of the caribbean has its special difficulties, particularly because of the large number of states, polities, and islands in the region, all of them with their own individual as well as. Caribbean genealogy is new there are few books or websites which describe sources or techniques to help you to do your family history. A concise history of the caribbean cambridge concise histories. An interdisciplinary approach chapter three history, society and culture. National stereotypes and the literary imagination by j. This book seeks to debunk eleven popular and prevalent myths about caribbean history. Martinique s history is quite similar to other caribbean islands, but if you look a little bit deeper, you will see the subtle historical differences that have made this tropical destination a truly unique place that proudly maintains its fascinating heritage.
In 1804 landed 120 english sailors who constructed a rock fort, barracks. The book has been revised to bring the account of the islands history up to date. The journal of caribbean history, 20002019 online research. The caribbean people has been the best js history course in and for the caribbean for some time, as well as being an excellent read for the interested layman. There are several different styles of music that originated on these islands. Below are a few examples of items from these sections. In this course, we will explore the history of the caribbean region from the time of columbuss arrival in 1492 through the end of the twentieth century. The island was inhabited by indigenous indians who called the martinique the island of flowers. Caribbean history core course for csec open library. The music and the festivals of caribbean are rich and cultural. Offering a striking diversity of landscapes and atmospheres, martinique is a cosmopolitan and sophisticated island that boasts worldclass beaches, topnotch hiking. Caribbean story 1 by william claypole, john robottom alibris.
The editors will consider for publication articles on aspects of caribbean history, including the histories of the mainland territories of north, central and south america, where these are related. The greater antilles, the lesser antilles, and the bahamas. The history of the caribbean is rich with adventurous tales, blended cultures, and natural diversity. Caribbean history collections institute of historical. It includes a new chapter on caribbean culture and more detail on caribbean agriculture.
He is the author of ten books on caribbean history, archaeology and geography, including slave population and economy in jamaica, 1807834 cambridge university press, 1976, awarded the bancroft prize, plantation jamaica 1750850. Carrington, edward cox, monica schuler, alex tyrell, j. Caribbean history for csec cxc student book by lennox honychurch, 9781408526453, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Capital and control in a colonial economy 2005 and. History as a discipline has three aspects its content, its organising principles and its methods of. Martinique, island and overseas territorial collectivity of france, in the eastern caribbean sea. A brief history of the caribbean traces the people and events that have marked this constantly shifting region, encompassing everything from economic booms and busts to. Jewish treasures of the caribbean photographically captures the littleknown history of the sephardic jews of the caribbean, as seen through the remaining historic sites in barbados, curacao, jamaica, nevis, st. You can also send us a direct donation by clicking on the link above. Buy a concise history of the caribbean cambridge concise histories by b. On our hidden gems of the caribbean expedition, youll have 12 days to explore islands in the grenadines, a subgrouping of islands in the lesser antilles.