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Política y defensa en el suroriente cubano: el castillo de San Pedro de la Roca, 1635-1800
San Pedro de la Roca Castle, a key UNESCO World Heritage Site in Santiago de Cuba, played a pivotal role in the defensive strategy of the Spanish Empire in the Caribbean from 1635 to 1800. The study reveals how the castle's fortification system evolved in response to imperial political shifts and military engineering advancements, reflecting broader trends in colonial defense architecture. By analyzing archival records—including reports, inventories, and projects—researchers traced the transformation of the castle from its early 17th-century origins through the 18th century, highlighting its strategic significance in the region's geopolitical landscape.
Crame, Cermeño y la reforma del Morro de Santiago de Cuba (1766-1767)
A new analysis of the reconstruction efforts at San Pedro de la Roca Castle, Santiago de Cuba, following the 1766 earthquake, reveals the significant contributions of military engineers Agustín Crame and Juan Martín Cermeño. Through unprecedented documentation, this study clarifies their roles in shaping the fortification's final design, offering fresh insights into 18th-century military architecture and disaster response. The research methodically examines archival records to reconstruct the project's evolution, providing a detailed account of its technical and historical context.
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