Insurgent Cuba: Race, Nation, and Revolution, 1868-1898

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Set against the backdrop of late nineteenth-century Cuba, the narrative explores a significant movement that united diverse racial groups in a bid for an antiracist nation amid rising imperialism. Ada Ferrer chronicles the involvement of black and mulatto Cubans in the nationalist struggle from 1868 to 1898, highlighting the complexities surrounding citizenship and race. The book reveals how their contributions were both vital and contentious, igniting debates over race and fueling counterinsurgency efforts, ultimately portraying a nuanced tension within Cuban nationalism.