"One of Puerto Rico’s most influential historians, Fernando Picó offers a sweeping and insightful exploration of the island’s past."
In this expanded and updated edition of his landmark 1986 book, Historia General, Picó masterfully explores how political, economic, and judicial developments in the courts and commercial hubs of the Americas, Europe, and Africa have directly impacted everyday Puerto Ricans, who have struggled since the nineteenth century to reclaim control over their political, social, and economic destinies.
This first updated American edition features new chapters addressing recent movements and events, including the significant struggle over the island of Vieques. Thoughtfully revised and translated by the author himself, the book offers essential insights into Puerto Rico’s complex past, illuminating the enduring efforts of ordinary people to shape their own futures.
Año: 2017 | Páginas: 351
Markus Wiener Publishers
