The growth and decline of the Cuban Republic [by] Fulgencio Batista. Translated from the Spanish by Blas M. Rocafort.

Translation of Piedras y leyes.

Includes bibliographical references.

1. The Battle for Cuban Sovereignty – 2. The Reconstruction and Political Struggles – 3. Rule by Gangsters – 4. Order through Revolution – 5. Steps toward Democracy – 6. Pan American Relations – 7. Maritime and Other Agreements – 8. Trade Unions and Labor Legislation – 9. The Challenge of Public Education – 10. The Battle against Epidemics – 11. The Growth of Hospitals – 12. Institutions of Public Welfare – 13. Fiscal Policy and Taxes – 14. The Public Debt – 15. Banking, Currency and National Income – 16. Financing Production, Foreign Trade and Fishing – 17. Land Reform and Rural Credit – 18. Aiding Crop and Livestock Production – 19. The Sugar Industry: From Chaos to Stability – 20. The Mining and Smelting Industries – 21. Beaches, Hotels and Tourism – 22. The Highway Construction Program – 23. Maritime, Rail and Air Transport – 24. Public Housing and Slum Clearance – 25. The Government Building Program – 26. Electric Power and industrial Development – 27. Rebuilding Havana – 28. The War Against Christianity.

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