Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Acknowledgments vii
4. Introduction: “Antes”: Processions Past 1
5. PART I. Cuba Profunda, 1612–1927
6. Chapter 1. From Foundling to Intercessor: Our Lady Help of Slaves 17
7. Chapter 2. Mambisa Virgin: Patrona of the Patria 49
8. PART II. Regal Streets, 1931–1936
9. Chapter 3. Royalty in Exile: Banishing Bembes 69
10. Chapter 4. Crowning La Caridad: The Queen of Republican Cuba 94
11. PART III. Martial Streets, 1951–1958
12. Chapter 5. The Virgin General on the March: Conquering Cuba? 131
13. Chapter 6 Rebel Sierras and Lowlands: Petitioning the Mother of Cuba 164
14. PART IV. Revolutionary Streets, 1959–1998
15. Chapter 7. “¡Todos a la Plaza!”: Mobilizing in Revolutionary Time and Space 185
16. Chapter 8. “The Streets Are for Revolutionaries!”: Prohibiting Processions 207
17. Chapter 9. Luchando in the Special Period: Papal Visit 235
18. Conclusion: Processions Present: Returning to the Streets, 1998–2012 273
19. Notes 299
20. References 323
21. Index 347