Colonial Latin America: Essays on Economic Dependence in Perspective - Softcover

Stein, Stanley J.; Burkholder, Mark A.; Johnson, Lyman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0195012925 ISBN 13: 9780195012927

Verlag: Oxford University Press, 1970

Inhaltsangabe

222p large paperback, bibliography, index, cover sunned, very good copy from a Cambridge college library

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Críticas:

"First rate in its analysis of the much debated issue of theory....Should...bypass much useless and uniinformed rhetoric on the topic."--Martin Gonzalez, University of Texas at San Antonio "A good interpretive overview that places the complexities an diversities of Latin American history into a theoretical context."--Winifred D. Wandersee, Hartwick College, N.Y. "First rate in its analysis of the much debated issue of theory....Should...bypass much useless and uniinformed rhetoric on the topic."--Martin Gonzalez, University of Texas at San Antonio "A good interpretive overview that places the complexities an diversities of Latin American history into a theoretical context."--Winifred D. Wandersee, Hartwick College, N.Y. "First rate in its analysis of the much debated issue of theory....Should...bypass much useless and uniinformed rhetoric on the topic."--Martin Gonzalez, University of Texas at San Antonio "A good interpretive overview that places the complexities an diversities of Latin American history into a theoretical context."--Winifred D. Wandersee, Hartwick College, N.Y. "First rate in its analysis of the much debated issue of theory....Should...bypass much useless and uniinformed rhetoric on the topic."--Martin Gonzalez, University of Texas at San Antonio "A good interpretive overview that places the complexities an diversities of Latin American history into a theoretical context."--Winifred D. Wandersee, Hartwick College, N.Y.

Reseña del editor:

Colonial Latin America provides a concise study of the history of the Iberian colonies in the New World and their preconquest background to the wars of independence in the early nineteenth century. Now thoroughly updated in this seventh edition, Colonial Latin America is indispensable for students who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the fascinating and often colorful history of the cultures, the people, and the struggles that have played a part in shaping Latin America. Distinctive Features * Provides a comprehensive and well-balanced account, covering all aspects of life--political, social, religious, economic, military, and cultural * Offers an inclusive discussion of all groups and strata of society--including slaves and women--and a nuanced discussion of race, class, and gender * Superbly written, making it readable for any audience * Presents solid scholarship--this is the most current and authoritative book on the market New to this Edition * Reorganized coverage of the imperial crisis and Independence Era is spread out over three chapters and incorporates all of the major new scholarship in these areas * New discussion of the Haitian revolution and its regional significance * Expanded discussion of the African influence on early colonial development

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• Verlag: Oxford University Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1970
• ISBN 10: 0195012925
• ISBN 13: 9780195012927
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 236