Ten Notable Women of Colonial Latin America

Spanning the years from 1464 to independence, this book introduces readers to the history of early Latin America through the experiences of ten notable women of the region. Each biographical chapter includes an overview of the era, providing a fresh perspective on Latin American history.

About the author

James D. Henderson is distinguished professor emeritus of international studies at Coastal Carolina University. Prior to his scholarly career, he served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Columbia. His books include Modernization in Colombia: The Laureano Gómez Years, 1886-1965. Linda R. Henderson is professor emerita at Coastal Carolina University. She has also served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Colombia. Suzanne M. Litrel is a historian of Brazil and the Portuguese Atlantic world. She has taught at Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University, and Bay Shore High School in New York. For more information, see suzannelitrel.com.Suzanne M. Litrel is a historian of Brazil and the Portuguese Atlantic world. She has taught at Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University, and Bay Shore High School in New York. For more information, see suzannelitrel.com.

Summary

Spanning from 1464 to independence, this book introduces readers to the history of early Latin America through the experiences of ten notable women of the region. Each biographical chapter includes an overview of the era, providing a fresh perspective on Latin American history.

Product details

• Authors: James D. Henderson, Linda R. Henderson, Suzanne Marie Litrel, Suzanne M. Litrel, James D. Henderson Henderson, Henderson James D., Henderson Linda R.
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 30.09.2022
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous
• EAN: 9781538153000
• ISBN: 978-1-5381-5300-0
• Pages: 262
• Subjects: Latin America, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Women's Studies, Social & cultural history, HISTORY / Women, HISTORY / Latin America / General, Social and cultural history, Gender studies: women, Latin America – Mexico, Central America, South America, History of the Americas, Latin American History, Gender studies: women & girls, Latin America - Mexico, Central America, South America, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, Women Studies, colonial Latin America, Malinche, women in Latin America, Inés De Suárez, Saint Rose of Lima, Anacaona, La Pola, The Nun Ensign, Micaela Bastidas, Xica Da Silva, Manuela Sáenz