Ishmael, Odeen
The Guyana Story: From Earliest Times to Independence
- ISBN 13:
- 9781479795895
- author:
- Ishmael, Odeen
- format:
- Hardcover
- publisher:
- Xlibris Corporation
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 690
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 4.3 centimeters (1
- Genre:
- History, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Guyana Story--From Earliest Times to Independence is a comprehensive history of the country's development from its earliest inhabitants to independence in 1966. This book explores the complex interactions between European colonizers, African slaves, and indentured immigrants from India, China, and Portugal, which shaped the country's cultural identity and political landscape. The narrative spans thousands of years, tracing the impact of early European exploration, Dutch colonization, and the eventual ceding of the territory to Britain. The book also examines the struggles of workers for better working conditions, as well as the roles of key political leaders who fought against colonialism and demanded independence in the mid-20th century. The author's detailed account provides a nuanced understanding of Guyana's history, highlighting both periods of conflict and cooperation among its diverse ethnic groups.
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