Land and people the land ranges from mountainous to gently rolling, with fertile river valleys. The following discussion focuses on the history of the dominican republic from the time of european settlement. Progeny and legacy of united states intervention gainesville. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. It provides a wealth of poetry and literature for writingfocused history classes, in addition to the historical context necessary to bring those same pieces into an english classroom. Gives a brief overview of regional issues and the history of education in the dominican republic and describes the development of education in the country over the past 15 years, concluding with a series of recommendations. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The constabulary in the dominican republic and nicaragua. He has published many important books in the history and cultural heritage of. This updated and expanded edition extends the narrative from 1990 to the first decade of the present century, beginning with the collapse of the dominican economy. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Little else about the dominican republic is common knowledge outside its borders.
The dominican republic s relationship with neighbouring haiti is strained over mass haitian migration to the dominican republic, with citizens of the dominican republic blaming the haitians for increased crime and other social problems. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Dominican republic simple english wikipedia, the free. In 2014 merengue was declared to be the music of the country. The dr is a country of 48,442 km 2 or 18,704 miles 2, roughly the combined sizes of the states of new hampshire and vermont. The island of hispaniola was discovered by christopher columbus on december 5th, 1492, but the first time that he saw part of the present dominican republic was on january 4th, 1493 when he saw a headland that he named monte cristi mountain of christ. Dominican republic early history, people and environment. A documentary history bridges this gap by providing an annotated collection of documents related to the history of the dominican republic and its people. The recorded history of the dominican republic began when the genoaborn navigator christopher columbus, working for the spanish crown, happened upon a large island in the region of the western atlantic ocean that later came to be known as the caribbean. Dominican history is complex and the dominican people are currently a mixture of the various people who populated the island in the past. The dominican republic period political socialeconomic demographic a timeline of dominican history map collection, yale university library 1606 approximately 9,648 slaves remain in santo domingo.
Throughout dominican history, this sociopolitical order was a major factor in the development of some of the distinctive characteristics of the nations political culture such as paternalism, personalism, and the tendency toward strong, even authoritarian, leadership. This work examines the distinct political periods in the cou. The compilation features annotated documents on some of the transcendental events that have taken place on the island since precolumbian times. You can find more information about dominican republic amber. The general reader will find in this book an agreeable, clearly written history of the dominican republic, while the experienced scholar will find an indispensable reference. View enhanced pdf access article on wiley online library html view download pdf for offline viewing. The dominican republic was once ruled by spain, including its neighbor, haiti, which was once a french colony. Medical genetics and genomic medicine in the dominican. Lonely planet dominican republic travel guide by lonely planet, michael grosberg, kevin raub and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In 2002 she became the first woman to win the national literary award since its beginning in 1949. This work examines the distinct political periods in the countrys history, such as the spanish, french, haitian, and us occupations and the several periods of selfrule. Dominican republic press and broadcasting britannica. It provides an introduction to the history, politics, and culture of the country, from precolonial times into the early twentyfirst century. On the other hand, it pursues a socioeconomic history by establishing links, when pertinent, between socioeconomic conditions and political developments.
An excellent book for anybody curious about dominican history and politics. Most people only know the dominican republic as a holiday destination, and are unaware of its rich and diverse history. What are the best books on the history of the dominican republic. This comprehensive book tells the reader everything he or she could possibly want to know all in one volume. Narodni knihovna ceske republiky is the central library of the czech republic. A more recent dominican author of note is hilma contreras who began writing in 1937 and is described as the dominican republic s best writer of short stories. Each year a new edition comes out, its usually called socied. The dominican republic is located in the caribbean, and historians believe that people have inhabited the island since at least the 7th century. Dominican music and dominican identity blacks, mulattos, and the dominican nation classic knowledge in dominican studies the dominican republic reader.
List of books and articles about dominican republic. Originally the island was occupied by tainos, they were an arawakspeaking people, but subsequent colonizers were brutal, reducing the taino population. A sample is of dominican amber, miocene epoch that is 23. The culture of the dominican republic, like in other caribbean countries, is a mix of taino, african and european mainly spanish cultures. Every dominican should read this book and everyone who is interested in dominican and latin american history. A national history finally fills this gap in the academic literature. A national history updated and exp by frank moya pons isbn. It also covers a socioeconomic history by establishing links between socioeconomic conditions and political developments. The librarys main building is located in the historical clementinum building in the centre of prague, where approximately half of its books are kept. List of books and articles about dominican republic history.
Dominican republic profile facts, people and history. The dominican born population in the united states has grown rapidly since 1960, and today, the united states is home to 960,000 immigrants from the dominican republic. A national history second updated and enlarged edition moya pons, frank this book is excellent. The author of many books and articles, he is a recognized scholar both at home and. Discover the best dominican republic history in best sellers. This article provides uptodate demographic information for dominican immigrants in the united states, including statistics on distribution by state and metro area, educational and professional attainment, income levels. The good neighbor policy and the trujillo regime in the dominican republic, 19301945, published by duke university press. History, culture, politics the latin america readers dominican. Dominican republic national geographic adventure map national geographic traveler. The history of the island and the dominican republic from 1492 to 1990 by the bestknown contemporary dominican. History the dominican republic was explored and colonized by christopher columbus on his first voyage in 1492. National symbols of dominican republic guide to the. Another notable feature of the book is that it examines contemporary events up to 1990.
The dominican republic suffers from poverty, with 83. The dominican republic was for most of its history primarily an exporter of sugar, coffee, and tobacco, but over the last three decades the economy has become more diversified as the service sector has overtaken agriculture as the economys largest employer, due to. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Its surprising because the book is used by high school students. But his new book is more than a simple translation of the old classic. For a treatment of the country in its regional context, see west indies, history of, and latin america, history of. From the 1930s to the 60s, the trujillo regime severely restricted the presss freedom of expression, but subsequent constitutional guarantees generally have been upheld. He has published many important books in the history and cultural heritage of the country. Haiti, also an independent republic, occupies the western third of the island.
The dominican republic reader is a valuable and eminently teachable collection that benefits from the varied interests and deep expertise of its editors. Welcome to the dominican republic official tourism website. Dominican republic, country of the west indies that occupies the eastern twothirds of hispaniola, the second largest island of the greater antilles chain in the caribbean sea. Historical facts about the dominican republic usa today. Surprisingly enough, the best book for dominican history, is the history book made by santillana name of the company.
Infoplease has everything you need to know about dominican republic. Moya ponsatrademark latest book is based on his wellknown. Eric paul roorda is professor of history at bellarmine university in louisville, kentucky. Baezs fifth presidency led to yet another rebellion, but this time he pilfered the national treasury and escaped to puerto rico, leaving his country in chaos. I was particularly interested in how moya pons shed light on regional politicsrivalries, caudillo politics, and the never ending battle between pure democracy and military backed political factions. In addition to the electoral fraud and constitutional reforms of 1994 and the return administration of leonel fernandez, the updated chapters focus on financial crises, the economic reforms of the 1990s, the free trade agreement. This audacious move led to the overthrow of baez for the fourth time. Rafael francisco frank moya pons is one of the leading contemporary historians of the dominican republic. The collection is temporally balanced, beginning with entries about precolumbian indigenous societies and proceeding steadily forward through contact and colonization, the haitian revolution, and independence and into the twentyfirst century. Immigrants from the dominican republic in the united states. He is also the author of the history of the caribbean, and a major contributor to dominican cultures. What are the best books on the history of the dominican.
Dominican republic history american occupation, 19161924. Dominican republic is the second largest and most diverse caribbean country, situated just two hours south of miami, less than four hours from new york and eight hours from most european cities. Duarte peak, at 10,417 ft 3,175 m, is the highest point in the west indies and is found in central mountain range of the dominican republic. There are large numbers of haitian migrants in the dominican republic as well as a significant population of nativeborn inhabitants who are of haitian descent.
Check out our country profile, full of essential information about dominican republic s geography, history, government, economy, population, culture, religion and languages. He has also taught at columbia university, the university of florida, and at universities in the dominican republic. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Nov 15, 2016 surprisingly enough, the best book for dominican history, is the history book made by santillana name of the company.
He also was secretary of environmental affairs of the dominican republic. The author of many books and articles, he is a recognized scholar both at home and abroad. The books represent the analysis ofthe authors and should. The dominican republic has freetrade zones that have become key revenue sources as well as top employers. A national history 9781558765191 by frank moya pons and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. This work examines the distinct political periods in the countrys history, such as the spanish, french, haitian, and us occupations and the several periods of. Plus easytounderstand solutions written by experts for thousands of other textbooks. Dominican republic dominican republic press and broadcasting. This remains the standard dominican history textbook, in both english and spanish. Frank moya pons is the bestknown contemporary dominican historian. A more recent dominican author of note is hilma contreras who began writing in 1937 and is described as the dominican republics best writer of short stories.
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