The book "History of Cuba, Volume 1" by the famous American historian Willis Fletcher Johnson is an important study devoted to the development of Cuba from ancient times to the present. The author reveals to the reader the multifaceted history of this country, starting with the tribes and civilizations subordinate to them, which inhabited the islands long before the arrival of Europeans. Opening the first part of his work, Johnson demonstrates the origins and development of Cuban culture, describing important historical events that shaped the face of this country. Armed conflicts, political crises, socio-cultural transformations - all this is illustrated by the author's stories, analyzes and sources, which makes the book not only an interesting scientific study, but also a fascinating journey into the world of Cuban history.