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Overview
Ninety miles from Florida, the island of Cuba has since long before the Castro revolution focused its attention upon, and drawn the attention of, the United States. American interest can be traced to President Jefferson; events since 1959 have kept the two nations constantly at odds.This encyclopedia places persons and events in the context of Cuban relations with the United States and of course vice versa. An introduction and chronology provide a background. From ADAMS, JOHN QUINCY to ZAYAS, ALFREDO, entries cover such topics as policies (e.g., Isle of Pines Treaty, 1931 International Sugar Agreement), leaders (e.g., Fulgencio Batista, John F. Kennedy) and events (e.g., Bay of Pigs invasion, Baltimore Orioles vs. Cuban All-Stars in 1999). Many see references interconnect the entries.
About the Author
Thomas M. Leonard is a professor and director of the International Studies Program at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Florida.
Synopsis
Leonard (international studies, U of North Florida) examines people, places, institutions, events, and other factors that relate to relations between the two countries from the early 19th century to the early 21st. Articles are cross-referenced to other articles. In addition to the main entries, he provides a chronology, a descriptive lists of audiovisual material and Internet sites with information on current policy and events, and an annotated bibliography. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR