The Structure of Cuban History Meanings and Purpose of the Past

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Pérez, Louis A., 1943–
The structure of Cuban history : meanings and purpose
of the past / Louis A. Pérez Jr.
pages cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-4696-0692-7 (cloth : alk. paper) —
ISBN 978-1-4696-0886-0 (ebook)

1. Cuba—History. 2. National characteristics, Cuban. 3. Cuba—History—Revolution, 1895–1898—Influence. 4. Collective memory—Cuba. 5. Memory—Political aspects—Cuba. I. Title.

F1760.P473 2013
972.91—dc23 2013008288

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