Cuba

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Since Fidel Castro took power in Cuba in 1959, Americans have been captivated by the island nation just ninety miles from Florida. This fascination has intensified due to waves of Cuban immigration and Castro's influential persona. Cubans have become a significant ethnic group in Florida, wielding considerable political power that has influenced every American president. However, how much do most Americans truly understand about Cuba? In this updated edition of a widely acclaimed work, Julia Sweig provides an accessible and concise overview of Cuba, incorporating insights from her 2010 interview with Fidel Castro. The new edition addresses key recent events, including Raul Castro's rise to power, the economic and political reforms implemented under his leadership, and the evolving US-Cuba relations during Barack Obama's presidency. Sweig's comprehensive and authoritative narrative spans Cuba's history from the Spanish American War to contemporary times, examining its global role and internal transformations. The book is structured chronologically, covering the pre-Fidel period, the revolutionary era through the Cold War, the post-Cold War landscape, and the post-Fidel era. Informative and clearly written, it serves as an essential reference on Cuba's politics, its complex relationship with the United States, and its interactions with the global community.