EMPIRE'S CROSSROADS A History of the Caribbean from Columbus to the Present Day

Romy Nordlinger's narration delivers a vivid history lesson, meticulously detailing the making, reshaping, and present existence of the Caribbean Islands. Journalist Carrie Gibson's vast historical knowledge of the Caribbean ranges farther than the exotic elements that lure tourists to the various islands. Nordlinger delivers the elaborate accounts of the slave trade, search for treasures by far-reaching countries, crops that shape the wealth of many islands, dictatorships, and many other historical fascinations. Her tone never falls short of energetic, and she uses a slight emphasis when delivering quotes. Given the in-depth and, at times, tedious nature of the material, Nordlinger's steady, upbeat pace helps carry the listener forward. T.E.C. © AudioFile 2015, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2015]