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Utilizing a wealth of British diplomatic records and other
sources this study offers fresh insights into the whole period of
US political and economic domination in Cuba from 1898 until the
eventful early period of the Cuban Revolution after 1959, when the
hitherto close USa "Cuban relationship fell apart. It investigates
two British attempts to agree a commercial treaty with Cuba, and
the contentious sales of arms and Leyland buses before and after
the Fidel Castro-led Revolution. The book outlines Britain's
economic decline through two world wars, but also the country's
importance as a second market for Cuban sugar and cigar exports. It
demonstrates how British governments and diplomats in Havana sought
to protect their interests in Cuba, including railway and insurance
companies, always sensitive to the reactions of the United States a
" a vital transatlantic ally with a significant stake in the
Caribbean island.
An understanding of the fundamental principles of geometrical and
physical optics is essential for any student engaged in the study
of the visual sciences, but the non-physicist needs a text which
clearly explains these notoriously difficult concepts in order to
apply them to the practical and clinical aspects of vision. Optics
by Freeman and Hull fulfils this requirement admirably.
Comprehensive information on optics makes this book the definitive
source on the subject. A bright, two-color design enhances the text
and aids the reader's understanding. Completely updated and revised
to present the latest information in the field. All illustrations
are now highlighted with a second color to aid understanding. A new
color plate section provides clear, excellent-quality photographs
to vividly illustrate important concepts. More information is
included on aspheric lenses, with a new chapter on aspheric lenses.
Many new questions and exercises reinforce important points and
help readers understand the material. The contents have been
entirely reorganized for a more logical, easy-to-follow approach. A
new glossary defines all key terms from the chapters for convenient
reference.
An analysis of Cuba's history from a British diplomatic perspective
during the period of US political and economic domination, from
1898 to 1964. It investigates how Britain attempted to protect its
trade and other interests in the island, whilst always sensitive to
the reactions of its most important ally, the United States.
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