Originally published in 1946, this book is a seminal work of Caribbean history and culture. The author explores the social and political history of the Caribbean islands, from the pre-colonial era to the present day. Arciniegas also provides detailed descriptions of the natural beauty of the region, as well as its literature and art. The book is a valuable resource for students and scholars of Caribbean studies, as well as anyone interested in the complex and fascinating history and culture of the Caribbean islands.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.