Published: September 2021
Imprint: Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 9781501154553

"Cuba: An American History" by Ada Ferrer is a comprehensive historical account of the complex and often fraught relationship between the United States and Cuba. Beginning with the Spanish colonial period and continuing through the revolutionary struggles of the 20th century, Ferrer explores the political, economic, and cultural forces that have shaped the island nation and its place in the world. The book delves into topics such as slavery, the Cuban War of Independence, the rise of Fidel Castro and the Communist Party, and the Bay of Pigs invasion. "Cuba: An American History" is a deeply researched and engagingly written work that sheds new light on the history of a country that has long been a subject of fascination and controversy in the United States. It was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for History in 2022.