History of Cuba: Cuba Libre! Cuban History from Christopher Columbus to Fidel Castro Cuba has a certain charm that may not be experienced anywhere else in the world. The culture of Cuba is , and its music - rumba, timba, and salsa, among other music styles - has become globally renowned. As a former Spanish colony, it shares numerous cultural traits with neighboring Caribbean, South American, and Central American countries. by Carlos Fernando Alvarez offers a multifaceted true story of history, politics, crime, freedom, revolution & international conflict. As Cuba is a homeland with a , the study of Cuban history is also the study of the development of the New World by Europe. Cuba played a significant role in the growth of the New World, and through its history has been a part of most important world events that have taken place around it. is intended to acquaint readers with a general overview of Cuban history, its freedom and the situation that made that development possible. You will learn about the following: History of Havana: Cuba Libre! Havana's History from Christopher Columbus to Fidel Castro This book by Carlos Fernando Alvarez is the right reading resource to quench your historical thirst on Havana. This book details the discovery and establishment of Havana and shows the people behind Havana's establishment and the specific timelines. It also captures the location, the colonial masters and the activities therein. As is with other books, this book gives all the basic historical information about Havana; however, the book summarizes and compresses all the facts into six easy to read chapters. The book is meant to give quick and insightful information. The tone and format are reader friendly. The book relates well with day-to-day modern city experience and a guide to aspiring visitors or tourists.