Publication

1975 - Arno Press, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

79,500 words, Guess

Page Count

318 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-100405062419
  • ISBN-139780405062414
  • Goodreads4000807
  • Library of Congress Control Number74014256
  • OCLC Control Number1091655
and 1 more

Classifications

  • DDC972.95
  • LCCF1973 .V26 1975

Description

Van Middledyk's work was the first major historical study of Puerto Rico in English. Van Middledyk advanced Puerto Rican historiography by building on the works of Brau, Coll y Toste, and Acosta, and by consulting early Spanish chronicles. A librarian at the Free Public Library of San Juan, Van Middledyk possessed knowledge of and access to considerable primary source material. His history is sympathetic to the Indians and highly critical of Spanish colonial administration. Coming in the wake of American military occupation, the book sought to explain and justify control of the island by the United States.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • The Puerto Rican experience

Other Editions

  • The history of Puerto RicoArno Press1975-01-01

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