Fantasy Island: Colonialism, Exploitation, and the Betrayal of Puerto Rico by Ed Morales

Fantasy Island: Colonialism, Exploitation, and the Betrayal of Puerto Rico

Ed Morales

312 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

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Fantasy Island: Colonialism, Exploitation, and the Betrayal of Puerto Rico by Ed Morales is a must-read for anyone seeking a powerful and intriguing exploration of colonialism, resistance, and self-determination, offering a hopeful vision for a brighter future where Puerto Ricans can reclaim their island's destiny and forge a path towards true freedom and autonomy.

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A crucial, clear-eyed accounting of Puerto Rico's 122 years as a colony of the US.Since its acquisition by the US in 1898, Puerto Rico has served as a testing ground for the most aggressive and exploitative US economic, political, and social polic...

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