A history of modern Latin America : 1800 to the present
Teresa A. Meade (Author)
"A History of Modern Latin America" offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the cultural and political history of this vibrant region from the onset of independence to the present day. Throughout the text, examples of what transpired in a single nation at a specific time -- such as the slave revolt in Haiti, the patriarchal rules governing marriage in Brazil, the construction of the Panama Canal, and the Mexican Revolution -- are examined as representative of wider phenomena and serve as segues into the ideas, conflicts, social movements, and cultural trends that populate Latin America's rich historical landscape. The lives of prominent figures are introduced alongside those of ordinary people from a diverse array of social, racial, and ethnic backgrounds. These first-hand accounts are interspersed throughout the narrative, along with documents and excerpts from fiction. The new edition of this popular text will be an invaluable resource. -- From publisher's description
Print Book, English, 2016
Second edition
Wiley-Blackwell, Chichester, West Sussex, 2016