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Between 1939 and 1947, the Caribbean island of Jamaica was haven or detention centre for thousands of displaced Europeans; an often under-recognized contribution to the Allied war effort. This book disentangles the conditions under which these various populations were held, drawing on primary records, personal accounts and media coverage.

Founded in 1948, the Mona campus of the University of the West Indies is located in Kingston, Jamaica, and is the largest campus in the unique multi-campus, multi-island university system. Internationally known for its scholarship, the Mona campus is also renowned for its commitment to and preservation of a rich historical legacy. Built on the site of former sugar and slave plantations, the campus has several outstanding historical features which have been partially preserved. This carefully researched and well-written publication investigates the historical ruins on the campus, which include...