Ada Ferrer's Cuba: An American History reframes Cuban history by centering the island's relationship with the United States from colonialism through revolution and beyond. Through meticulous research and compelling narrative, Ferrer shows how American intervention shaped Cuba's trajectory and how Cuban resistance shaped American foreign policy. The book becomes both definitive history and urgent reminder that understanding Cuba requires understanding American imperialism, proving that no nation's history exists in isolation.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Ferrer tells Cuban history from Cuban perspectives while showing how deeply entangled it is with American power. This essential history reminds us that the embargo is just one chapter in a long story of intervention, and that Cuba's revolution didn't happen in a vacuum.

DETAILS: • Author: Ada Ferrer • Publisher: Scribner Book Company • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: June 28, 2022 • ISBN: 9781501154560 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days