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The Black Jacobins (Penguin History)
from Penguin Books Ltd

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Excellent!
At time, Mr. James annoyed me to no end. But what kept me reading was he had the balls to write truth, though at times his constantly editorializing made me roll my eyes. His work has certainly added to my body of knowledge about Haiti, Toussaint and other players.
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The Last Playboy: The High Life of Porfirio Rubirosa
from Fourth Estate

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I am a former foreign student in the Dominican Republic where I got to learn the name "Rubirosa", linked to large peppermils in chique restaurants on the Malecon and the pubs of the then (80's) newly renovated Colonial Center. I also heard his name in equestrian circles with acclaim for his... more info

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A Tale of Two Cities: Santo Domingo and New York after 1950
from Princeton University Press
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The Dictator Next Door: The Good Neighbor Policy and the Trujillo Regime in the Dominican Republic, 1930-1945 (American Encounters/Global Interactions)
from Duke University Press
Price: $22.45

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This book is very informative on the history of my beloved country. Mr. Roorda did extensive research regarding the history of the Domincan Republic which makes it essential to fully understand the reasons behind my uncle's way of governing. Americans still to this day need to better understand the... more info

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Dominican Republic In Focus: A Guide to the People, Politics and Culture (In Focus Guides)
from Interlink Books
Price: $10.36

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I ordered this book because I thought it would provide an introduction to the politics of the Dominican Republic. When I got it, it reminded me more of a mixture between a tacky guidebook and an elementary school social science book. It does present some insight into the historical, economical and... more info

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Black behind the Ears: Dominican Racial Identity from Museums to Beauty Shops
from Duke University Press
Price: $84.95

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I wrote a rather legnthy (for me anyways) review yesterday! What happend? it still says no reviews.
Either way... very good book. I found it fun to read yet very substantive and informative. I like the sociological perspective. A must read for any Dominicano, esspecialy those, like myself,... more info

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Conflicting Missions: Havana, Washington, and Africa, 1959-1976
from The University of North Carolina Press
Price: $24.69

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I didn't have the taste to finish this book, but I did read parts and I plan to keep it around as a nice reference. That is because while it is interesting and pretty well researched it is biased to the point of distortion. Facts become selective, motivations imagined, omissions crucial.
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Why the Cocks Fight: Dominicans, Haitians, and the Struggle for Hispaniola
from Hill and Wang
Price: $10.88

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I read this book several months ago. I don't know. I was not particularly enamored with the writing style. The story was more about Dominica, and Haiti seemed to be a sideline story.
However, I did gain some insights and it prompted me to read more books about the island, particularly Haitian... more info

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Birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti (Princeton Field Guides)
from Princeton University Press
Price: $27.30

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Basics: 2006, 1st edition, softcover, 258 pages, 57 color plates, 300+ species, range maps
This is a good field guide - and the only one - to focus on the birds of this 2-country island, Hispaniola. All the known species are illustrated and described. Most have multiple illustrations.
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Like a Family: The Making of a Southern Cotton Mill World
from The University of North Carolina Press

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Like a Family interestingly and accurately portrays life in southern cotton mills and mill towns in the central southeast, primarily North Carolina. The book examines family, work and community life; it is a social, cultural and political history. Working in the mills was harsh, dangerous and... more info

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