A History of Hurricanes in the Greater Caribbean from Columbus to Katrina
by
Stuart B. Schwartz
Language: English
Release Date: January 18, 2015
The diverse cultures of the Caribbean have been shaped as much by hurricanes as they have by diplomacy, commerce, or the legacy of colonial rule. In this panoramic work of social history, Stuart Schwartz examines how Caribbean societies have responded to the dangers of hurricanes, and how these destructive...