Guerra de razas (Negros contra Blancos en Cuba)

audiobook

Guerra de razas (Negros contra Blancos en Cuba)

by José M. Capmany, Rafael Conte

ES·~2 hours

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Description

A vivid, on‑the‑scene record of the 1912 upheaval that shattered Cuba’s fragile peace, this work captures the raw intensity of a conflict that pitted black insurgents against white forces in a struggle that reverberated across the island’s eastern mountains. Written by observers who chronicled the fighting as it unfolded, the narrative preserves the urgent language of newspapers and dispatches, allowing listeners to hear the immediacy of each clash, the fears and fervor that drove both sides, and the stark realities of a society torn apart by racial tension.

Beyond the battlefield reports, the author offers a candid appraisal of the deeper social currents that ignited the violence, refusing to soften harsh judgments in the name of politeness. The book’s unvarnished style aims to present the truth as it was understood at the time, making it an essential listening experience for anyone interested in the complex roots of Cuba’s early twentieth‑century turmoil.

Details

Language

es

Duration

~2 hours (167K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chuck Greif, University of Miami Digital Initiatives and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2011-10-13

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

José M. Capmany

José M. Capmany

A leading figure in photonics, he has spent decades pushing forward research in optical communications and microwave photonics. His work as a scientist, inventor, and professor has helped shape modern photonics from both the lab and the classroom.

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Rafael Conte

Rafael Conte

b. 1877

A restless Cuban journalist and writer, he turned travel, war reporting, and political conflict into vivid, firsthand prose. His career moved across continents, giving his work an unusual mix of adventure, history, and sharp observation.

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