Mesa Revuelta (1898)

Mesa Revuelta is a historical novel written by Manuel Marquez Sterling, originally published in 1898. The story is set in Cuba during the late 19th century, a time when the country was undergoing a period of political upheaval and social unrest. The novel follows the lives of several characters, including a wealthy landowner, a revolutionary leader, and a group of peasants who are struggling to survive in a society that is rife with corruption and injustice.At the heart of the story is the struggle for Cuban independence from Spanish colonial rule. The novel explores the political and social tensions that existed between the different classes in Cuban society, as well as the role that race and ethnicity played in shaping these tensions. The characters are complex and multifaceted, with their own personal motivations and desires, and the novel provides a nuanced portrayal of the various forces that were at work during this turbulent period in Cuban history.Mesa Revuelta is a powerful and engaging novel that offers a vivid and compelling portrait of life in Cuba at the turn of the 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Cuba, as well as for those who enjoy historical fiction and political thrillers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.