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A Turning Point in Cuban History--International Interest in the Island--Raids of French Privateers--A Famous Fight in Santiago Harbor--The Capture and Looting of Havana--First Building of La Fuerza--Rise of Havana in Importance--The Governor's Residence in Havana--Deposition of Angulo--Guarding Havana Against French Attack--Inadequacy of the Defenses--Seizure of the City by Jacques Sores--Flight of the Governor and Resolute Defense of Lobera--Attempt to Destroy the French Conquerors--Destruction of the City.