This book provides a concise overview of New Mexico's history from the time of Native American settlement to its modern development. Myra Ellen Jenkins and Albert H. Schroeder outline the social, political, and cultural developments and changes that occurred in the region through key periods, including the Spanish colonial period, the Mexican era, and integration into the United States. Prepare…
This book is a classic work on Chilean history, written by a group of leading historians: Sergio Villalobos, Osvaldo Silva, Fernando Silva, and Patricio Estelle. It examines the development of Chilean history from pre-Columbian times to the modern era, encompassing political, social, economic, and cultural aspects. Its narrative structure emphasizes the evolution of Chilean society and the hist…
This book is an interpretation of Chilean history written by Jay Kinsbruner, examining the country's political, social, and cultural development from the colonial period to the modern era. Kinsbruner offers an analysis of the formation of Chilean national identity, the dynamics of social structures, and the role of political and economic elites in shaping the country's historical trajectory. Th…
This book is a collection of essays edited by Heraldo Muñoz and examines the new direction of Chilean foreign policy during the transition to democracy in the late 1980s. The authors, prominent academics, diplomats, and political analysts, evaluate Chile's global position, the diplomatic challenges of the post-Pinochet era, and the need to construct a foreign policy that supports democracy, ec…
This second edition presents a comprehensive history of Brazil spanning five centuries, from the Portuguese colonial era, the imperial period, the establishment of the republic, the military regime, and the transition to modern democracy. Thomas E. Skidmore explains the political, economic, and social dynamics that shaped Brazil's identity as a major Latin American nation. This book provides an…
This book examines the dynamics of Brazilian foreign policy from the administrations of José Sarney to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Vigevani and Cepaluni emphasize how Brazil sought to increase its autonomy within the international system, particularly in its relations with the United States and other countries. Through political and international relations analysis, the book highlights the shi…
American Realities presents a series of historical episodes that illuminate the development of the United States from Reconstruction through the modern era. J. William T. Youngs introduces readers to key events and personalities that shaped American political, social, and cultural life. Through narrative chapters supported by illustrations and quotations, the book explores industrialization, im…
Hussein Onn: A Tryst with Destiny is a political biography of Hussein Onn, the third Prime Minister of Malaysia, written by J. Victor Morais. The book traces Hussein Onn’s personal background, political upbringing, and rise within Malaysian politics, emphasizing his role during a critical period of national consolidation following ethnic tensions and political instability. The author explo…
Three Kingdoms is a classic Chinese historical novel attributed to Luo Guanzhong, set during the late Eastern Han dynasty and the subsequent Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history (2nd–3rd century AD). Volume III continues the epic narrative of political intrigue, warfare, and shifting alliances among the rival states of Wei, Shu, and Wu. This English translation by Moss Roberts presents th…
This book provides a comprehensive overview of Indonesia, covering its geography, population, history, political system, economy, and social structure. Compiled as part of the U.S. Army Area Handbook series, it was designed to support academic research and governmental understanding of Indonesia during the late 1960s. The volume integrates historical analysis with contemporary political and soc…