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| The Dominican Republic: A National History |  | Author: Frank Moya Pons
Publisher: Markus Wiener Publishers
Category: Book
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Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 300,241
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2nd
Pages: 543
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.4 x 1.2
ISBN: 1558761926
Dewey Decimal Number: 972.93
EAN: 9781558761926
ASIN: 1558761926
Publication Date: May 1, 1998
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Frank Moya Pons is the best-known contemporary Dominican historian. The author of many books and articles, he is a recognized scholar both at home and abroad. This book is based on his well-known Manual de historia dominicana (1992), now in its tenth edition and considered a basic text in Dominican historiography. But his new book is more than a simple translation of the old classic; it is a revised and expanded edition, with new sections, detailed historical maps, and a comprehensive bibliographic essay. The history of the Island and the Dominican Republic from 1492 to 1990 by " the best-known contemporary Dominican historian.
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 Book is great---- September 28, 2009
Amanda R. Sipos (New York, The Big Apple)
Book is great. Delivery was horrible! And I still had to pay for it. I'm really disappointed because I needed the book right away and had to wait for it. I didn't receive any notification from Amazon that it wasn't in stock until I went hunting for an answer as to where my book was. Pretty disappointed, my assignment was late.
 stops in 1991!!!! January 9, 2008
Brendan Luecke (Wauwatosa, WI United States)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
As the only comprehensive history of the DR, you have little choice. However, if you actually want to know what has happened in the last 20 years, I suggest you look elsewhere. I recently purchased the 2006 edition of this work, shocked to discover history stopped in the early 90's. Rather disappointing.
 What the Hispanic-American historical review thinks of the book June 15, 2006
history buff
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
"Frank Moya Pons is the best-known contemporary Dominican historian. The author of many books and articles, he is a recognized scholar both at home and abroad. Moya Pons latest book is based on his well-known Manual de historia dominicana (1992), now in its tenth edition and considered a basic text in Dominican historiography. But his new book is more than a simple translation of the old classic; it is a revised and expanded edition, with new sections, detailed historical maps, and a comprehensive bibliographic essay.
The book follows two parallel historical tracks. On the one hand, it is divided into thematic chapters that examine the distinct political periods in the country's history, such as the Spanish, French, Haitian, and U.S. occupations and the several periods of self-rule. On the other hand, it pursues a socioeconomic history by establishing links, when pertinent, between socioeconomic conditions and political developments. Another notable feature of the book is that it examines contemporary events up to 1990. This remains the standard Dominican history textbook, in both English and Spanish. The general reader will find in this book an agreeable, clearly written history of the Dominican Republic, while the experienced scholar will find an indispensable reference."
-HAHR (Hispanic-American Historical Review)
dominican republic...a history October 2, 2005
M. Brea-Krueger (Hannover, Germany)
0 out of 10 found this review helpful
The book is well documented and is one of the classics in the discovery of America.
There are typos and occassionally the author lets out his biased opinions...that have a touch of racism.
I am personally grateful to the author for this documentation especially since my anscestors were part of the founding and landing parties of the Americas.
Magnificent account of a proud country's history!!!!! January 25, 2004
Eduardo de la Cruz Franco (Santo Domingo Dominican Republic)
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
Dominican writer Frank Moya Pons presents great insight into the historical, economical and political conditions of the Dominican Republic in a clear and concise way.A must own for any proud Dominican seeking knowledge on their country's turbulent but exciting history, and a great addition to anybody who wants to indulge themselves in the rich heritage and legacy of this Beautiful country. I strongly recommend it!!!
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