Havana: Portrait of a City by Juliet Barclay
Trace the development of Cuba's capital from the early sixteenth century to its heyday in the late nineteenth century. See how Havana truly had come of age -- elegant, vivid and sophisticated. Combining detailed research with an obvious affection for the city, Barclay has developed a clear, concise and evocative history. Beautifully illustrated with color photographs and with contemporary engravings and paintings, this historical survey offers a fitting tribute.