The Struggle and The Conquest Author: Sir Novelle H. Richards Foreword by Hon. Gaston A. Browne, M.P. Edited by Ivor B. Ford, Tyra Mason & Shawn M. Nicholas ISBN: 1592320678 Format: Paperback, 340pp Publisher: Seaburn Publishing Group List Price: $24.95
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FROM THE PUBLISHER:

In The Struggle and the Conquest, Sir Novelle explores the paradigms of the Trade Union Movement within the twin island territory of Antigua and Barbuda and the Leeward Islands; the islands' struggle for autonomy from colonial plutocracy and Great Britain, the establishment of fair labor practices and the development of the Islands' economy and infrastructure.

The historical narration evolves into Part II The Locust Years, which consolidates the activities leading up to Antigua and Barbuda's Independence in Association with Great Britain in February, 1967; perspective on the pitfalls of a mono-pleveric administration, the ensuing social and political upheaval, the creation of a two party political system, the destabilization of a burgeoning economy, reconstruction and the attainment of full independence.

While his aspirations for a Caribbean Federation were not realized, Sir Novelle put forth an argument on the benefits of a unified Caribbean Economy and Government in Part III. Appendices and illustrations completes the compilation.


REVIEWS:

This historical narration evolves into two Parts. The Locust Years, which consolidates the activities leading up to Antigua and Barbuda's Independence in Association with Great Britain in February, 1967; perspective on the pitfalls of a mono-plevric administration, the ensuing social and political upheaval, the creation of a two party political system, the destabilization of a burgeoning economy, reconstruction and the attainment of full independence.