Jaime Suchlicki, one of the world�s foremost scholars on Latin America, is a professor of history at the School
of International Studies at the University of Miami. He edits the Journal of Inter-American and World Affairs,
consults for the U.S. government, and is the author of Mexico: From Montezuma to the Fall of the PRI and University
Students and Revolution in Cuba. He lives in Coral Gables, Florida.
Review
�A readable and concise, but thorough and scholarly, account of historical events in Cuba.... A very useful
addition to the literature....�
--Frederico Gil, Institute of Latin American Studies, University of North Carolina
Brassey's, Inc. Publisher Web Site, May, 2002.
Summary
In Jaime Suchlicki�s engaging style, Cuba: From Columbus to Castro and Beyond provides a detailed and sophisticated
understanding of the Cuba of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. In addition to its concise narrative history, this
fifth edition analyzes Cuba�s current political climate, economy, and the current regime�s future. Suchlicki discusses
the domestic and international events that have affected this island nation in recent years. Of great importance
are the rise to power of Hugo Chavez in Venezuela, China�s willingness to expand trade and investments in Cuba,
the island�s rejuvenated tourist industry, and Cuban Americans� increasing remittances of dollars. This highly
readable history is perfect for students, travelers, and anyone else who seeks to understand more about Cuba and
its people.
