Understanding Belize - by Alan Twigg (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>All a we mek Belize, goes the Creole saying. All of us make Belize. An alternative guide to one of the most beautiful places in the Caribbean.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Tiny, island-dotted Belize, perched on the Caribbean, south of Mexico and east of Guatemala, is a fascinating blend of Creole, Mestizo, Maya, Garifuna, English, East Indian, Mennonite, Lebanese and Chinese cultures. With its colonial background (English remains the official language) and a history of fending off its Latin neighbours, Belize has emerged as a relatively stable democracy that is as much Caribbean as it is Central American.<br/><br/>In <i>Understanding Belize</i>, Alan Twigg tells the story of the country, from its bizarre early days as a haven for pirates, through its colonial period as British Honduras, to its new status as an ecotourism mecca and a hotspot for Mayan archaeology. This lively history includes original photos, a comprehensive timeline and a feature on nation founder George Price, the longest serving democratically elected leader in history.<br/><br/><i>Understanding Belize</i> is an eye-opening alternative to the glossy tourist brochures. Lobster-and-orchid-rich Belize looks great from a hammock on Ambergris Caye, the place that inspired Madonna's song La Isla Bonita, but don't go buying that seaside lot until you learn more about this beautiful--but problematic--paradise from the author of <i>Cuba: A Concise History for Travellers.</i>
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