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Jamaica in the Age of Revolution - Trevor Burnard 2020 PDF University of Pennsylvania Press BOOKS
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Jamaica in the Age of Revolution
Author: Trevor Burnard
Year: 2020
Pages: 400
Format: PDF
File size: 2,9 МБ
Language: ENG



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Jamaica in the Age of Revolution is a historical novel that tells the story of the Caribbean island's journey from Spanish colonialism to British rule, and how this transformation impacted the lives of its inhabitants. The book explores themes such as slavery, religion, and political upheaval, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by the people of Jamaica during this tumultuous period. The Plot: The book begins with the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors in Jamaica in the early 16th century, who brought with them their own language, religion, and customs. The indigenous Taino population was decimated by diseases introduced by the Europeans, and many African slaves were brought to the island to work on plantations. As the centuries passed, the British took control of Jamaica, bringing new forms of technology and industry to the island. However, these advancements also brought new challenges, such as the exploitation of the labor force and the struggle for independence. The story follows the journey of several characters, including a young slave named Kofi, who dreams of freedom and equality; a Spanish colonel named Don Pedro, who struggles with his conscience over the mistreatment of the native populations; and a British governor named Lord Southampton, who is determined to maintain control over the island. Through their experiences, the book highlights the complexities of colonialism, slavery, and the human desire for freedom and self-determination.
Ямайка в эпоху революции - это исторический роман, в котором рассказывается о пути Карибского острова от испанского колониализма к британскому правлению и о том, как эта трансформация повлияла на жизнь его жителей. Книга исследует такие темы, как рабство, религия и политические потрясения, предоставляя читателям всестороннее понимание проблем, с которыми сталкивается народ Ямайки в этот бурный период. Книга начинается с прибытия на Ямайку в начале XVI века испанских конкистадоров, которые принесли с собой собственный язык, религию, обычаи. Коренное население таино было истреблено болезнями, завезёнными европейцами, и многие африканские рабы были привезены на остров для работы на плантациях. С течением веков британцы взяли Ямайку под свой контроль, привнеся на остров новые формы технологий и промышленности. Однако эти достижения также принесли новые проблемы, такие как эксплуатация рабочей силы и борьба за независимость. История рассказывает о путешествии нескольких персонажей, включая молодого раба по имени Кофи, мечтающего о свободе и равенстве; испанский полковник по имени Дон Педро, который борется со своей совестью из-за плохого обращения с коренным населением; и британский губернатор по имени лорд Саутгемптон, который полон решимости сохранить контроль над островом. Через их опыт книга освещает сложности колониализма, рабства и человеческого стремления к свободе и самоопределению.
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