The emergence of Antigua and Barbuda as an independent nation was the result of the confluence of a number of international currents with the local struggles for decolonization. The turning point in this history of anticolonial struggle was the series of peasant/worker insurrections that occurred in...
Antiguans struggled for prosperity. The rise of a strong labour movement in the 1940s, under the leadership of V.C. Bird, provided the impetus for independence. In 1967, with Barbuda and the
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA 来自 EBSCO 喜欢 0 阅读量: 3 摘要: This section provides a summary of the history of Antigua and Barbuda. Pre-colonial Antigua was originally inhabited by the Siboney Indians, whose hand-crafted shell and stone tools have been found at archaeological sites around the island ...
aLocated in Antigua's capital city, the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda is the place to learn more about the nation's history and cultural legacy. The museum is housed in the Colonial Court House, built in 1747, making it the oldest building still in use in the city. Through its numerous...
Welcome to the Wadadli expatriate journal of native stories, rare videos, and documentaries about the islands' histories, peoples, cultures, religion, and politics in Antigua and Barbuda. Islands Cultures Traditions The island is only108 square miles, but the size is the least of its natural attr...
Along Lookout Trail and near Shirley Heights is Dow's Hill Interpretation Center, at which visitors can watch an impressive multimedia presentation of Antigua's history, from its initial settlement to independence. Observation decks at Dow's Hill provide another fine view of the harbour, as do th...
Barbuda Fishermen Pigeon Beach 1/4 Welcome to the Antigua & Barbuda Marine Guide! The Islands of Antigua & Barbuda are vibrant with history and a magnet for sailors. The balmy tropical climate is ideal with cooling trade winds between December and May. Anchorages are aplenty with clear ...
Barbuda Fishermen Pigeon Beach 1/4 Welcome to the Antigua & Barbuda Marine Guide! The Islands of Antigua & Barbuda are vibrant with history and a magnet for sailors. The balmy tropical climate is ideal with cooling trade winds between December and May. Anchorages are aplenty with clear ...
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John's Cathedral that dominate the skyline before joining the flocks of cruise passengers on a Heritage Quay shopping excursion. To experience the island's early cultures, visit the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda, housed in a 1750s colonial courthouse. Read more Guadeloupe Featuring white-sand ...