La Magdalena

The Story of Tobago 1498 to 1898

Autori

• David Phillips

Parametri

• 436 pagine
• 16 ore di lettura

• Mappe e viaggi
• Storia
• Storia del mondo

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The narrative explores Tobago's rich history, highlighting its agricultural significance during the tobacco, indigo, and sugar eras. The island attracted various European powers, leading to a reliance on slave labor for sugar cultivation. Throughout the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries, Tobago's ownership frequently changed due to European conflicts, impacting its economy, which ultimately collapsed by the mid-1800s. The book concludes with Tobago's union with Trinidad in 1899, marking a pivotal moment in its quest for stability and survival.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2004

(In brossura)