{"product_id":"the-timeline-of-jamaica-the-birth-and-shaping-of-a-nation-pre-1494-1962-paperback","title":"The Timeline of Jamaica: The Birth and Shaping of a Nation - Pre-1494-1962 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGlen Carty\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA powerful journey through the defining moments of Jamaica's history-told year by year, and through the voices of those who lived it.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Timeline of Jamaica: The Birth and Shaping of a Nation (Pre-1494-1962)\u003c\/i\u003e chronicles the island's most pivotal events-from the arrival of its first Indigenous inhabitants to the declaration of independence in 1962.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccessible, engaging, and deeply researched, \u003ci\u003eThe Timeline of Jamaica\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to understand the forces that shaped modern Jamaica. It blends narrative history with rare firsthand accounts-from Columbus's letters to British generals and survivors of the 1692 Port Royal earthquake-offering a unique glimpse into the past through the eyes of those who experienced it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a student, researcher, educator, or history enthusiast, you'll discover how Jamaica evolved through: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Conquest and resistance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Enslavement and rebellion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Emancipation and the rise of Free Villages\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Labor uprisings and political change\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- The birth of new industries and economic transformation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- The long road to self-governance and national independence\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the resilience of the Maroons, the courage of the enslaved, and the determination of those who laid the foundation for a sovereign nation. The timeline also traces the roots of Jamaica's rich multiracial society, shaped by waves of indentured laborers and migrants from India, China, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa-many of whom arrived seeking work, freedom, or refuge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew works attempt to cover Jamaica's full historical arc in a structured timeline. This book fills that gap with a comprehensive account that connects key events, movements, and people across centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom fragments of the past, this timeline weaves together the soul of a nation. \u003ci\u003eThe Timeline of Jamaica\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential resource for understanding how this small island defied centuries of oppression to become a global symbol of strength, pride, and independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 234\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.49 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 15, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53274293436723,"sku":"9798990510128","price":29.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/34ThflFk839798990510128.webp?v=1776896023","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-timeline-of-jamaica-the-birth-and-shaping-of-a-nation-pre-1494-1962-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}