The Mulatto Republic

Description:

This book examines how the Dominican Republic came to value being white over being black, especially given how many Dominicans are of African descent. Mayes looks at a seminal period of Dominican history, from the War of Restoration to the early decades of Trujillo's rule.

subjects: Ethnology, central america,  Racially mixed people,  National characteristics, american,  Racism,  Race awareness,  Social classes,  Dominican republic, social conditions,  Ethnicity,  National characteristics,  Dominican republic, history,  Race identity,  Dominican National characteristics,  Race relations