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Library Journal Review

This is a collection of 21 articles covering reminiscences of Havana during the pivotal period between between 1951 and 1962, a key decade for better understanding present-day Cuba. The book is part of a series called "Memorias de la Ciudades" [memories of the cities]. The articles, written by prominent Cuban intellectuals living in Cuba and abroad, cover controversial issues in political, cultural, and social Cuban life during that period. The book includes many period photos, biographical sketches of key personalities, a 1950 map of Havana, and a glossary and chronology. The quality of the articles and their significance to contemporary Cuban history should make this book an important part of any library's Spanish-language collection.-Norma Montero (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Booklist Review

A historical, cultural, and geographic study of Havana from colonial times to the present.