Histone deacetylases inhibitors (HDACbls) and compositions containing the same are disclosed. Methods of treating diseases and conditions wherein inhibition of HDAC6 provides a benefit, like a
cancer, a neurodegenerative disorder, a neurological
disease including
peripheral neuropathies such as
Charcot Marie Tooth disease,
traumatic brain injury,
stroke,
malaria, an
autoimmune disease,
autism, and
inflammation, also are disclosed.