Description
Decrees
Book Summary
This work gathers a selection of fundamental decrees and documents by Ignacio Agramonte, a key figure in Cuban independence. The reader will find texts that reflect his political ideology, including his university speech, the revolutionary decree for the abolition of slavery, and the Constitution of Guáimaro. An essential testimony for understanding the foundations of Cuban independence thought.
What is it about?
The volume compiles historical documents that show the evolution of Ignacio Agramonte's thought. It includes his speech as a student at the University of Havana, where his civic commitment was already visible. The core of the work is the decree for the abolition of slavery, a revolutionary text that anticipated the final abolition in Cuba by nearly twenty years, though it was revoked after the first war of independence. Finally, the 1869 Constitution of Guáimaro, drafted with Antonio Zambrana, which defined the power structure during the conflict, is presented. Each document reveals the search for balance between freedoms and state authority.
Main Topics
- 19th-century Cuban independence thought
- Abolition of slavery in Cuba
- Constitution of Guáimaro and political organization during the war
- Ignacio Agramonte's ideology on good government
- Relationship between individual liberties and state powers
Who is it recommended for?
For students and researchers of the history of Cuba, the Caribbean, and independence movements. Also for readers interested in foundational political documents, the abolition of slavery, and 19th-century constitutional-legal thought.
What this book provides
- Direct access to primary sources of Cuban independence
- Understanding of the historical context of the abolition of slavery on the island
- Knowledge of Cuba's first constitution in wartime
- Perspective on the ideology of a key figure in Cuban history
Technical Data Sheet
- Author: Agramonte, Ignacio
- Publisher: Linkgua Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: CLASSIC TEXTS, POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT
- Collection: LAWS
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: September 2008
- Number of pages: 32
- Weight: 100 g
Editorial Assessment
A brief but substantial compilation for anyone wishing to approach the political and legal thought of Ignacio Agramonte. Its value lies in the concentration of foundational documents in an accessible format, ideal for quick reference or as an introduction to Cuban constitutional history. The inclusion of the abolitionist decree and the Constitution of Guáimaro make it a reference title for specialists and enthusiasts of Caribbean history.