Dual Legacies in the Contemporary Caribbean: Continuing Aspects of British and French Dominion

Dual Legacies in the Contemporary Caribbean (1986) is a comparative and systematic study of the legacies bequeathed by British and French colonial rule in the Caribbean, examining the sugar economy, political systems, and cultural forms derived from colonial practice. It offers provocative insights and parallels between the British and French experiences, confirming the utility of the comparative approach.

Format: Hardback
Length: 276 pages
Publication date: 03 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Dual Legacies in the Contemporary Caribbean (1986) is a comprehensive and systematic exploration of the legacies left behind by British and French colonial rule in the Caribbean. It delves into the intricate details of the tangible legacies that continue to shape the region today, particularly in the aftermath of slavery. The study examines the pattern, structure, and decline of the sugar economy in the French and Commonwealth Caribbean, the enduring influence of Britain in the pre- and post-independence political systems of the Commonwealth Caribbean, as well as France's control over its Caribbean possessions. Additionally, it explores the retention and adaptation of cultural forms derived from colonial practices, as evidenced in the educational and ideological beliefs prevalent within the region. These essays provide thought-provoking insights and offer intriguing parallels between the British and French experiences in the Caribbean. They also provide fresh interpretations of the processes at play in the area, reaffirming the value of a comparative approach in understanding and addressing its challenges.

Dual Legacies in the Contemporary Caribbean (1986) is a comprehensive and systematic exploration of the legacies left behind by British and French colonial rule in the Caribbean. It delves into the intricate details of the tangible legacies that continue to shape the region today, particularly in the aftermath of slavery. The study examines the pattern, structure, and decline of the sugar economy in the French and Commonwealth Caribbean, the enduring influence of Britain in the pre- and post-independence political systems of the Commonwealth Caribbean, as well as France's control over its Caribbean possessions. Additionally, it explores the retention and adaptation of cultural forms derived from colonial practices, as evidenced in the educational and ideological beliefs prevalent within the region. These essays provide thought-provoking insights and offer intriguing parallels between the British and French experiences in the Caribbean. They also provide fresh interpretations of the processes at play in the area, reaffirming the value of a comparative approach in understanding and addressing its challenges.

Weight: 560g
Dimension: 160 x 243 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032444574