The Johnson, Willis Fletcher 1857-1931 creator text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The History of Cuba, vol. 2" by Willis Fletcher Johnson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume continues to explore significant events and figures that shaped Cuba's past, specifically in the context of European colonialism, trade, and internal governance. The text likely analyzes periods of political intrigue, economic changes, and cultural developments in the island nation. At the start of this work, the author discusses the impact of the Treaty of Utrecht, which ushered in a new era of peace yet sowed the seeds for future conflicts due to commercial rivalry among European powers. Francisco de Arango y Parreño is introduced as a key historical figure who advocated for agricultural and educational reforms, emphasizing Cuba's socio-economic enhancements. Additionally, the narrative dives into the complexities of the slave trade, smuggling operations, and the struggles for improved governance amidst local political turmoil. This foundational context sets the stage for understanding Cuba's trajectory into modernity as detailed throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-10-09 Produced by Chuck Greif, Broward County Library and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Cuba -- History Cuba -- Economic conditions F1751 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37676 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37676 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133847.0 37676