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    History of Havana: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Capital of Cuba, Starting from Christopher Columbus' Arrival to Fidel Castro
    History of Havana: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Capital of Cuba, Starting from Christopher Columbus' Arrival to Fidel Castro
    History of Havana: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Capital of Cuba, Starting from Christopher Columbus' Arrival to Fidel Castro
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    History of Havana: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Capital of Cuba, Starting from Christopher Columbus' Arrival to Fidel Castro

    Written by Captivating History

    Narrated by David Patton

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    Explore the Captivating History of Havana

    The story of Havana has all the elements of a great epic. It has tragic heroes and cunning villains, dramatic battles and fine culture, explosions, killings, horrible murders, rousing speeches, and courageous displays of determination. The history of Cuba's capital is about more than just one city. It's about the astounding resilience of the Cuban people, a people that has been through so much and yet continues to bounce back, a people that is known for the irresistible combination of ingrained toughness and emotion always ready to leap to the surface.

    This new captivating history book is for you if you want to go on a startling adventure, starting from the days of Christopher Columbus and continuing through wars, revolutions, protests, and partying.

    In History of Havana: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Capital of Cuba, Starting from Christopher Columbus' Arrival to Fidel Castro, you will discover topics such as

    • The Founding of Havana
    • Cassava, Canals, and the French Corsairs
    • The Siege of Havana
    • The Slaves of Havana
    • Hurricanes
    • The Struggle for Independence Begins
    • “Remember the Maine”
    • The Havana High Life
    • Another Revolution
    • Castro's Victory
    • Castro's Havana
    • And much, much more!

    So if you want to experience firsthand the events that have shaped this battered gem of the Caribbean, get this audiobook now!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCaptivating History
    Release dateDec 3, 2018
    ISBN9781662210952

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    • 5/5
      Very interesting history of Havana. I like how it us very much a readers digest or short version of tge national history of Cuba ?? along with Havana specific history as well for context. The narrator's voice is nice to listen to as well!