The Discovery of South America
Author | : John Horace Parry |
Publisher | : New York : Taplinger Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 328 |
Release | : 1979 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : John Horace Parry |
Publisher | : New York : Taplinger Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 328 |
Release | : 1979 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Leslie Bethell |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 798 |
Release | : 1984 |
Genre | : Electronic reference sources |
ISBN | : 9780521245180 |
This is an authoritative large-scale history of the whole of Latin America, from the first contacts between native American peoples and Europeans in the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries to the present day.
Author | : Alfred Joseph Deberle |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 366 |
Release | : 1899 |
Genre | : South America |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Tulio Halperín Donghi |
Publisher | : Duke University Press |
Total Pages | : 460 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780822313748 |
For a quarter of a century, Tulio Halperín Donghi's Historia Contemporánea de América Latina has been the most influential and widely read general history of Latin America in the Spanish-speaking world. Unparalleled in scope, attentive to the paradoxes of Latin American reality, and known for its fine-grained interpretation, it is now available for the first time in English. Revised and updated by the author, superbly translated, this landmark of Latin American historiography will be accessible to an entirely new readership. Beginning with a survey of the late colonial landscape, The Contemporary History of Latin America traces the social, economic, and political development of the region to the late twentieth century, with special emphasis on the period since 1930. Chapters are organized chronologically, each beginning with a general description of social and economic developments in Latin America generally, followed by specific attention to political matters in each country. What emerges is a well-rounded and detailed picture of the forces at work throughout Latin American history. This book will be of great interest to all those seeking a general overview of modern Latin American history, and its distinctive Latin American voice will enhance its significance for all students of Latin American history.
Author | : Betsy Maestro |
Publisher | : Harper Collins |
Total Pages | : 50 |
Release | : 1992-04-20 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 0688115128 |
"The Maestros do a real service here in presenting the more familiar explorers in the context of all the migrations that have populated the Western Hemisphere....An outstanding introduction."--Kirkus Reviews. "The dazzlingly clean and accurate prose and the exhilarating beauty of the pictures combine for an extraordinary achievement in both history and art."--School Library Journal.
Author | : Eduardo Galeano |
Publisher | : NYU Press |
Total Pages | : 335 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0853459908 |
[In this book, the author's] analysis of the effects and causes of capitalist underdevelopment in Latin America present [an] account of ... Latin American history. [The author] shows how foreign companies reaped huge profits through their operations in Latin America. He explains the politics of the Latin American bourgeoisies and their subservience to foreign powers, and how they interacted to create increasingly unequal capitalist societies in Latin America.-Back cover.
Author | : Teresa A. Meade |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 408 |
Release | : 2016-01-19 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1118772482 |
Now available in a fully-revised and updated second edition, A History of Modern Latin America offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the rich cultural and political history of this vibrant region from the onset of independence to the present day. Includes coverage of the recent opening of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba as well as a new chapter exploring economic growth and environmental sustainability Balances accounts of the lives of prominent figures with those of ordinary people from a diverse array of social, racial, and ethnic backgrounds Features first-hand accounts, documents, and excerpts from fiction interspersed throughout the narrative to provide tangible examples of historical ideas Examines gender and its influence on political and economic change and the important role of popular culture, including music, art, sports, and movies, in the formation of Latin American cultural identity Includes all-new study questions and topics for discussion at the end of each chapter, plus comprehensive updates to the suggested readings
Author | : David Robbins |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 594 |
Release | : 2020-06-16 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : |
Experience the unique and extraordinary history of the South American continent! Are you searching for a detailed exploration of South America? Do you want to learn about its incredible countries, the ancient Inca empire, and how Simon Bolivar shaped the course of history? Then keep reading. Delving into the vibrant history and beautiful culture of the South American continent, inside this guide you'll be taken on a journey into the past, uncovering a richly-woven story that has played out through the ages. From the time of the great Inca Empire to the foundation of the modern-day countries we know so well, this book unveils the secrets of South America like never before. Told with gripping detail and full of lesser-known and interesting facts, The Complete History of South America makes the perfect book for anybody who wants to learn more about this fascinating land. Shedding light on countries across the continent, from Colombia to Chile, you'll get a glimpse of the South America that history class never taught you. Here's what you'll discover inside: The Amazing History of Every Country on the South American Continent An Exploration of the Mighty Inca Empire and the Legacy It Left Behind The Wonders of Machu Picchu, the Famed Inca City That Has Stood the Test of Time Simon Bolivar's Struggle For Independence and How He Led South Americans to Victory Over the Spanish And Much More... So if you're searching for a unique insight into South American history and culture, or if you want to learn about these stunning countries in the present day, The Complete History of South America is for you. Scroll up and buy now to begin unravelling the story of South America today!
Author | : John Lynch |
Publisher | : Yale University Press |
Total Pages | : 582 |
Release | : 2012-06-26 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0300183747 |
This extraordinary book encompasses the time period from the first Christian evangelists' arrival in Latin America to the dictators of the late twentieth century. With unsurpassed knowledge of Latin American history, John Lynch sets out to explore the reception of Christianity by native peoples and how it influenced their social and religious lives as the centuries passed. As attentive to modern times as to the colonial period, Lynch also explores the extent to which Indian religion and ancestral ways survived within the new Christian culture.The book follows the development of religious culture over time by focusing on peak periods of change: the response of religion to the Enlightenment, the emergence of the Church from the wars of independence, the Romanization of Latin American religion as the papacy overtook the Spanish crown in effective control of the Church, the growing challenge of liberalism and the secular state, and in the twentieth century, military dictators' assaults on human rights. Throughout the narrative, Lynch develops a number of special themes and topics. Among these are the Spanish struggle for justice for Indians, the Church's position on slavery, the concept of popular religion as distinct from official religion, and the development of liberation theology.
Author | : Shawn William Miller |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 385 |
Release | : 2007-08-27 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1316224325 |
A narration of the mutually mortal historical contest between humans and nature in Latin America. Covering a period that begins with Amerindian civilizations and concludes in the region's present urban agglomerations, the work offers an original synthesis of the current scholarship on Latin America's environmental history and argues that tropical nature played a central role in shaping the region's historical development. Human attitudes, populations, and appetites, from Aztec cannibalism to more contemporary forms of conspicuous consumption, figure prominently in the story. However, characters such as hookworms, whales, hurricanes, bananas, dirt, butterflies, guano, and fungi make more than cameo appearances. Recent scholarship has overturned many of our egocentric assumptions about humanity's role in history. Seeing Latin America's environmental past from the perspective of many centuries illustrates that human civilizations, ancient and modern, have been simultaneously more powerful and more vulnerable than previously thought.