Dominican Republic in Pictures (Visual Geography. Second Series)

An overview of Dominican Republic's geography and history, along with an exploration of the political, economic, and cultural landscape of this Caribbean island nation. Formerly a Spanish colony, the Dominican Republic gained independence in the mid-1800s. Ruled largely by dictators since then, the nation has achieved some form of representational government since the late 1990s. This edition includes comprehensive text with strong curriculum ties, beautiful full-color photography throughout, and interesting, detailed sidebars.