This timely book provides a balanced and deeply knowledgeable
introduction to Cuba since Christopher Columbus's first arrival in 1492.
With decades of experience studying and reporting on the island, Philip
Brenner and Peter Eisner provide an incisive overview for all readers
seeking to go beyond stereotypes in their exploration of Cuba's
politics, economy, and culture. As Cuba and the United States open their
doors to each other, Cuba Libre gives travelers, policy makers,
businesspeople, students, and those with an interest in world affairs an
opportunity to understand Cuba from a Cuban perspective; to appreciate
how Cubans' quest for independence and sovereignty animates their spirit
and shapes their worldview and even their identity. In a world ever more
closely linked, Cuba Libre provides a compelling model for US citizens
and policy makers to empathize with viewpoints far from their own
experiences.