Eastern Caribbean in Focus: A Guide to the People, Politics and Culture (In Focus Guides)

The idyllic landscapes of the Eastern Caribbean belie a dramatic and often cruel history. Fought over by imperial navies and vulnerable to natural disasters, these small islands have also been marked by slavery, migration and a tradition of resistance. With their people rooted in every continent, a powerful mix of influences has created today's striking cultural diversity and self-expression. Today, as tourism replaces agriculture, the islands of the Eastern Caribbean face the challenge of economic survival and maintaining their distinctive identities. Easter Caribbean in Focus is an authoritative and up-to-date guide to this fascinating region. It explores: the history, the culture, the economy, the society and where to go and what to see.