A sweeping journey of a remarkable era that ended in the loss of the Republic of Cuba as seen through the eyes of eyewitnesses to its last years and the havoc the communist revolution caused. Full of colorful events and strong characters, its Chapters will recreate historical memoirs full of human relevance, pain, and redemption. The trajectory of many successful immigrants to Cuba and their fates are discussed, including the memoirs of the Author who grew up in Cuba during the Republic and witnessed many of the described events. The relations with the United States during the beginning of the Republic are amply covered.