Philip Brenner is professor of international relations and an affiliate professor of history at American University. He is a coeditor of A Contemporary Cuba Reader and coauthor of Sad and Luminous Days: Cuba's Struggle with the Superpowers after the Missile Crisis.
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This timely book provides a balanced, deeply knowledgeable introduction to Cuba since 1492. Tracing the island's history over five hundred years, the authors provide an incisive overview for anyone interested in exploring beyond the enduring stereotypes.