Havana, October 18 (RHC)– A collection of 204 books related to Spain’s military and generals was donated to the Cuban History Institute (IHC) October 17, during a ceremony at the organization’s headquarters in Old Havana's Palacio de Aldama.
Among the oldest materials included in the donation by Spain’s Military History and Culture Institute (IHCM), is a facsimile published in 1858 entitled Major Generals, from 1851 to 1856, while more recent works included Los Marinos en la Orden de San Fernando, from 2011. Juan José Buitrago, Spanish ambassador to Cuba, noted that the donation is part of a series of activities and exchanges between the two institutions after the signing of Letters of Intention in September 2016, aimed at strengthening collaborative projects. The diplomat noted that the donations will continue. He highlighted Spain’s willingness to strengthen ties with Cuba in the field of historical research given its importance to understanding both peoples and countries.
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