Title: The Mulatto Republic
Description: This book examines how the Dominican Republic came to value being white over being black, especially given how many Dominicans are of African descent. Mayes looks at a seminal period of Dominican history, from the War of Restoration to the early decades of Trujillo's rule.
Subjects: Ethnology, central america, Racially mixed people, National characteristics, american, Racism, Race awareness, Social classes, Dominican republic, social conditions, Ethnicity, National characteristics, Dominican republic, history, Race identity, Dominican National characteristics, Race relations