Description

Spanning centuries of upheaval and renewal, this sweeping narrative traces the Caribbean’s complex history through the lives of people shaped by conquest, migration, and the search for belonging. From the earliest encounters to the rise of new societies, the story reveals how geography, trade, and cultural exchange forged a region both resilient and richly diverse. With vivid historical detail and a panoramic sense of place, the book explores themes of identity, power, and the enduring human drive to build community amid change. In the tradition of James A. Michener’s expansive, character-driven storytelling, it turns a vast landscape of events into an unforgettable, interconnected saga.

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paperback edition cover

paperback

Random House Trade Paperbacks

Published Dec 13, 2005

688 pages

ISBN: 9780812974928

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Details

First Published

1989

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Caribbean by James A. Michener.

Racism/Discrimination
War/Trauma
Death/Grief
Sexual Content