Latin America: A Concise Interpretive History memberikan gambaran menyeluruh mengenai perkembangan sejarah Amerika Latin, mulai dari era pra-Columbus hingga masa modern. Buku ini menyoroti perubahan politik, sosial, ekonomi, dan budaya yang membentuk kawasan tersebut. E. Bradford Burns menyajikan interpretasi yang ringkas namun mendalam tentang dinamika kolonialisme, kemerdekaan, pembangunan na…
Arms and Politics in Latin America examines the historical and political role of military institutions across Latin American countries. Edwin Lieuwen analyzes how armed forces have shaped national development, political power, policy decisions, and patterns of governance throughout the region. The book discusses the roots of military influence, its expansion during periods of instability, and i…
The African Dimension in Latin American Society explores the historical and cultural impact of African populations in Latin America. Franklin W. Knight examines how African traditions, social structures, and forced migration through slavery shaped the development of Latin American societies. The book analyzes themes of racial identity, cultural survival, and the socio-economic conditions that i…
Modern Latin America provides an authoritative and comprehensive introduction to the history, politics, and social developments of Latin American countries from the early nineteenth century to the contemporary era. Written by Thomas E. Skidmore and Peter H. Smith, the book examines major political transformations, economic challenges, social movements, and regional dynamics that have shaped Lat…
Modern Latin America (6th edition) offers a comprehensive and scholarly overview of the historical, political, social, and economic development of Latin American nations from independence to the early 21st century. Written by Thomas E. Skidmore and Peter H. Smith, the book analyzes major themes such as political transformation, democratization, economic modernization, social inequality, and int…
This book chronicles the journey of Hiram Bingham, the American explorer credited with rediscovering Machu Picchu in 1911. Christopher Heaney explores Bingham's personal life, his ambitions as a scientist and politician, and the controversies surrounding his expedition methods and the retrieval of Inca artifacts. Through in-depth historical research, the book reveals the complex relationship be…
This book provides an in-depth historical analysis of the political, social, and economic consequences that followed the major revolutions in Latin America. Tulio Halperin-Donghi examines how revolutionary movements across the region reshaped national institutions, affected power structures, and influenced long-term development. Focusing on the early nineteenth century, the author explores the …
From 1810 to 1830, Latin America experienced one of the most dramatic periods in its history as independence movements swept across the continent. In “Liberators,” Robert Harvey presents a vivid narrative of the political struggles, military campaigns, and charismatic leaders including Simón Bolívar, José de San Martín, and other revolutionaries who shaped the fight for liberation from …
This volume examines the evolution of values, attitudes, and social structures in Latin America from the seventeenth to the nineteenth centuries. Through collected conference papers, the book explores how colonial legacies, social hierarchies, cultural interactions, and shifting political landscapes shaped the region’s identity. It provides historical insights into class relations, cultural n…
Violence and Repression in Latin America provides a comprehensive quantitative and historical analysis of political violence across Latin American nations. The authors examine patterns of state repression, insurgency movements, and social conflict, using comparative case studies to uncover structural and political factors that shape violence in the region. The book explores how authoritarian re…