Germán Arciniegas Books

The book offers a beautifully crafted history of the Caribbean, tracing its journey from European discovery to the nineteenth century. It combines informative content with engaging storytelling, enriched by colorful details and historical anecdotes that breathe life into the past. Notable figures such as Amerigo Vespucci, Raleigh, and Toussaint are featured in concise biographies, adding depth to the narrative. This edition includes a new introduction by Norman Arciniegas, enhancing its appeal to students of political and social history.

Originally published in 1946, this book is a seminal work of Caribbean history and culture. The author explores the social and political history of the Caribbean islands, from the pre-colonial era to the present day. Arciniegas also provides detailed descriptions of the natural beauty of the region, as well as its literature and art. The book is a valuable resource for students and scholars of Caribbean studies, as well as anyone interested in the complex and fascinating history and culture of the Caribbean islands.

Despite the fact that the Americas were named after Florentine Amérigo Vespucci, he has been one of the least researched characters in American history. In this profile, Vespucci is revealed as a smart, trustworthy businessman and explorer, worthy of this new world's honor.

Much has been written about the European influence on America, though very little has been written about the reverse. Colombian educator and diplomat Germán Arciniegas worked his entire life to disclose the contributions of the New World to the Western culture: the progress of science, philosophy, and the modern word, among others. Every event and anecdote presented in this book links America to Europe, defending the notion that America completed cultural life on earth. Mucho se ha escrito sobre la influencia de Europa en América. poco, en cambio, se ha dicho en sentido contrario. en esta obra, el gran americanista colombiano, quien trabajó toda su vida en rescatar y divulgar los aportes del nuevo mundo a la llamada cultura occidental, plantea la otra cara del argumento. La proyección de América en Europa, su papel en la evolución del planeta, desde el momento mismo en que con su descubrimiento la tierra se completa, el sol cambia de sitio y el universo, como un todo, se expande. En un impresionante despliegue de humor y coherencia, cada suceso expuesto en este libro se vincula inexorablemente con la tesis central como prueba de su acertada enunciación.