This book employs a conventional documentary, written and visual sources and a variety of testimonials from throughout the world to bring to life the complex portraits and challenges of contemporary Havana.It is the best book on Cuba for many years. It elicited outstanding reviews. It provides a great introduction to the subject.This is the first comprehensive history of the culturally diverse city, and the first to be co-authored by a Cuban and an American. Beginning with the founding of Havana in 1519, Cluster and Hernandez explore the making of the city and its people through revolutions, art, economic development and the interplay of diverse societies.