Description
All Cuban Constitutions
Book Summary
This work brings together all the constitutional texts that have governed Cuba, from the first legal codes of the independence movement to the magna cartas of the 20th century. The reader will find a historical-legal journey that shows the evolution of political and legal thought on the island, including fundamental documents such as the Constitution of La Yaya, the 1897 Autonomic Constitution, and the Platt Amendment. An essential tool for understanding how the Cuban legal framework was forged in its historical context.
What is it about?
This anthology chronologically compiles all Cuban constitutions, beginning with the first three drafted by the independence forces. These initial texts sought to establish a legal framework to legitimize their political position, regulate international treaties, and separate the judiciary from other branches of government. With the Constitution of La Yaya, the constitutional texts evolved toward authentic principles of governability, addressing political aspects closer to daily life on the island. The work also reflects the growing need for dialogue with the two foreign powers that most influenced Cuba: Spain and the United States. It includes key documents such as the 1897 Autonomic Constitution and the Platt Amendment, the latter drafted during the U.S. protectorate and having a great impact on Cuban history.
Main themes
- Evolution of Cuban constitutionalism from independence to the 20th century
- Relationship between legal texts and the island's political context
- Influence of Spain and the United States on the legal configuration of Cuba
- Principles of governability and separation of powers in the first independence codes
- Key historical documents such as the Constitution of La Yaya and the Platt Amendment
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students and professionals of law, history, and political science interested in Latin American constitutionalism. It is also useful for researchers studying the legal evolution of Cuba, as well as any reader interested in understanding the legal framework that has defined the island's political history.
What this book provides
- Complete access to all Cuban constitutional texts in a single volume
- Understanding of the historical and political context surrounding the creation of each constitution
- Perspective on the evolution of legal thought and governance in Cuba
- Documentation of foreign influence on Cuban legislation
- Reference material for comparative studies of constitutional law
Technical specifications
- Author: Various Authors
- Publisher: Linkgua Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Classic texts, Constitution: government and state, Constitutional and administrative law
- Collection: Laws
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: May 2025
- Number of pages: 310
- Weight: 100 g
Editorial review
This collection is of great value for those who need to consult the constitutional evolution of Cuba in an orderly and complete manner. The selection includes documents that are difficult to access and offers a panoramic view of legal development on the island, from the first independence attempts to texts influenced by the international context. It is an essential reference work for specialized libraries and for any serious study on the political and legal history of Cuba.