As separate entities and later a unified state, the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago boast very unique histories. Initially claimed by the Spanish in 1498, these territories were affected by the imperialist thrusts of various European nations including the French, British and Dutch. The mercantilist infiltrations of these groups, particularly in the 18th century, led to the islands’ belated development as sugar producers and, particularly Trinidad, as a cradle of migration. World W...

World War II and the Caribbean focuses on one of the most exciting periods in the history of the region as the Caribbean territories faced incredible upheaval and opportunity during the war years. Local operations, cultural mores and the region’s international image were forever changed by its pivotal role in the war effort.The chapters in this volume respond to the need for information and analysis on the wide-ranging impact of the war on territories in the region (Englis...

Throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries workhouses were a key provider of medical care to the poor. Workhouse beds in Britain far outnumbered beds provided by charitable hospitals, and a high percentage of inmates wereelderly and infirm, needing not only accommodation and work but also medical relief.Historians of welfare, the English poor laws, and medicine have been aware of the importance of workhouse-based medicine, but the topic hasnot been studied in depth. This vol...

Nate Morrow, avvocato di successo, è disposto a buttare la sua carriera alle ortiche pur di riconquistare la pace e i giusti valori che la vita frenetica della città sembra aver cancellato. Deciso a ricominciare tutto da capo, si trasferisce in provincia e la sua scelta cade su Hooperville. Gli abitanti della ridente comunità si dimostrano amichevoli ed espansivi... forse fin troppo! Sembra quasi che abbiano qualcosa in mente. Qualcosa che riguarda l'incantevole Rita, in dolce attesa e... ...

Her Little ProblemEveryone in Hooperville knew Rita Lynn had been jilted by the father of her baby. Gossips and matchmakers were driving her crazy, trying to find a solution "regarding Rita."His Big ProblemNate Morrow—big-city divorce lawyer turned plumber—wanted out of the rat race. Hooperville seemed the perfect place to find peace. Little did he know, the locals had already decided he was Rita's solution. ...

Her Little ProblemEveryone in Hooperville knew Rita Lynn had been jilted by the father of her baby. Gossips and matchmakers were driving her crazy, trying to find a solution "regarding Rita."His Big ProblemNate Morrow-big-city divorce lawyer turned plumber-wanted out of the rat race. Hooperville seemed the perfect place to find peace. Little did he know, the locals had already decided he was Rita's solutio...

The most consequential Caribbean historian of her generation, Bridget Brereton has produced a string of innovative and path-breaking studies that have had a profound influence on the ways we have come to understand many of the major events in the area's history. This Work tips its hat to her contributions, as well as suggests ways to expand on the research agenda she has set.Taking its cue from Brereton, the essays are generally reader friendly in their exploration of the economic,...