Exile and Revolution

“A richly descriptive account of the struggle for Cuban independence from the perspective of Key West, an important community of exiled Cuban revolutionaries that has received little attention in the historiography.”—Bulletin of Spanish Studies



“Gerald Poyo has penned a thoughtful text that explores Key West’s role in the Cuban independence movement through the experiences of José Dolores Poyo, his great-great-grandfather . . . A welcome addition to the history of Cuban Key West.”—Cuba Counterpoints



“This beautifully crafted study captures Poyo’s passionate commitment to Cuban independence, his extraordinary skills as a community organizer and editor in Key West, and his complex entanglements with Máximo Gómez, José Martí, and other nationalist leaders.”—New West Indian Guide



“An engaging and interesting case study. One gains a thorough understanding of Poyo and his exile community in Key West and its struggle for Cuban independence from Spain.”— Latin Americanist



“Provides a great deal of valuable information about Cuban exiles, Key West, Cuba-United States relations, and the Cuban separatist movement.”—H-Net



“A well-researched and detailed monograph . . . [that] should be read by anyone interested in a better understanding of the nuances and intrigues of the Cuban émigré community that stirred and supported the revolution of 1895.”—Journal of Southern History