Havana and the Atlantic in the Sixteenth Century

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Set in the 1550s, the narrative explores Havana's evolution from a vulnerable coastal village to a fortified port city by 1610, thriving under Spanish rule. Alejandro de la Fuente utilizes local Cuban sources to detail this transformation, highlighting Havana's emergence as a key Atlantic hub for shipping and commerce. The study delves into the interplay between local ambitions and imperial designs, while also contextualizing Havana within the broader frameworks of slavery and colonial economic systems in the Americas.