Caribbean History English

Brought to you by Penguin. From the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian: a searing study of the British Empire that interrogates the pervasive use of violence throughout the twentieth century and traces how these practices were exported, modified, and institutionalized in colonies around the globe...

This is a concise history, intended for travellers, but of inestimable value to anyone looking for an overview of the Caribbean and its mainland coastal states, with a focus on the past few centuries. The history of the Caribbean does not make much sense without factoring in the cities - Pensacola, New Orleans, Galveston - and the ambitions of the states on its continental shores, notably the United States. This account is grounded in a look at the currents and channels of the sea, and its constraints, followed by the history of 'pre-contact' civilisations.

On 3 December 1976, just weeks before Bob Marley was to play the Smile Jamaica Concert to ease political tensions, seven gunmen from West Kingston stormed his house. Marley survived and went on to perform at the free concert. Not a lot was recorded about the fate of the seven gunmen, but much...

Uncover the gritty maritime history of ocean outlaws who ruthlessly raided imperial trade routes for bloody gold. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive deep-dive into historical true crime strips away the myths to reveal the dark reality of shipboard labor. You will encounter the brutal...

An immersive collection of radio plays from the ‘Godmother of black British playwrights’ Multiple award-winning playwright Winsome Pinnock was the first Black woman to have a play performed at the National Theatre in 1994 (Leave Taking), where she later became a writer in residence. This...

Explore an epic world history of indigenous resilience, colonial conquest, and revolutions that forged the modern era. Transform your daily commute into an immersive journey across the Atlantic world. Witness the rise of complex pre-Columbian societies and the devastating shockwaves of global...

A Tall History of Sugar tells the story of Moshe Fisher, a man who was "born without skin", so that no one is able to tell what race he belongs to; and Arrienne Christie, his quixotic soul mate who makes it her duty in life to protect Moshe from the social and emotional consequences of his strange appearance. The narrative begins with Moshe's birth in the late 1950s, four years before Jamaica's independence from colonial rule, and ends in the era of Brexit and Donald Trump.

Read by Emilia Fox The delightful Miss Marple is ensnared in A Caribbean Mystery when a retired military man sparks her curiosity with a photograph and a strange story of a murderer As Miss Marple sat basking in the Caribbean sunshine, she felt mildly discontented with life. True, the warmth...

It's 1966 and Queen Elizabeth II is touring the Caribbean aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia. Her schedule is measured in ten-minute increments for five weeks, and nothing can afford to go wrong. But something does. Early in the trip, the Queen's new diary secretary, Pamela Sinclair, is found dead...

Despite the best efforts of researchers and campaigners, there remains today a steadfast tendency to reduce the history of African and Caribbean people in Britain to a simple story: it is one that begins in 1948 with the arrival of a single ship, the Empire Windrush, and continues mostly apart from a distinct British history, overlapping only on occasion amid grotesque injustice or pioneering protest. Yet from the very beginning, from the moment humans first stood on this rainy isle, there have been African and Caribbean men and women set at Britain's heart.

Experience the tense political history of a defiant Caribbean nation's relentless rebellion against global empires. Perfect for a gripping commute, this narrative transforms complex Cold War struggles into a high-energy underdog story. Listen as centuries of colonial rule and foreign...

Explore how a brutal laboratory of Caribbean plantation slavery birthed an unstoppable global culture of rebellion. Whether you are commuting or seeking a defiant deep dive into Black history, this gritty narrative brings centuries of colonial resistance to life. Discover how extreme...

Salsa is one of the most popular types of music listened to and danced to in the United States. Until now, the single comprehensive history of the music - and the industry that grew up around it, including musicians, performances, styles, movements, and production - was available only in Spanish.

In this lively debut work of history, Edward Kritzler tells the tale of an unlikely group of swashbuckling Jews who ransacked the high seas in the aftermath of the Spanish Inquisition. At the end of the fifteenth century, many Jews had to flee Spain and Portugal. The most adventurous among them...

Dive into a gripping Caribbean history of colonialism, fierce resistance, and the rise of a powerful modern identity. Perfect for a focused commute, this evocative audio journey transports you from indigenous landscapes to the intense struggles of enslaved Africans and triumphant maroon...

Here is groundbreaking, dazzling debut fiction from one of Canada's most exciting and admired writers. Canisia Lubrin's debut fiction is that rare work of art—a brilliant, startlingly original book that combines immense literary and political force. Its structure is deceptively simple: it...

Experience dramatic Caribbean history, from indigenous resilience and colonial conquest to the fight for emancipation. Perfect for your morning commute, this immersive historical narrative transports you across the archipelago to witness the clash of empires and the birth of vibrant modern...

Dive into this immersive Caribbean history where a fragile colonial outpost transforms into an unconquerable fortress. Perfect for your daily commute or an afternoon of focused learning, this narrative explores the dramatic clash of Atlantic empires, geography, and relentless human ambition...

Discover the gripping Black history of a Caribbean revolution that shattered an empire and forged a free nation. Perfect for your daily commute or a focused afternoon listen, this immersive historical journey transports you into the brutal yet fiercely resilient sugar colonies of the Atlantic...

Explore how a small Caribbean island turned colonial hardship into a global cultural revolution of music and resistance. Whether you are commuting and seeking an inspiring deep dive into world history, or exploring your own cultural roots, this vibrant narrative captures the defiant spirit of a...