Ten Notable Women of Modern Latin America

Spanning from independence to the present, this book introduces readers to the history of modern Latin America through the experiences of ten notable women. 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.

Product details

• Authors: Henderson James D., Henderson Linda R., James D. Henderson Henderson, James D. Henderson, Suzanne M. Litrel, Linda R. Henderson
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 27.10.2023
• Subject: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories
• EAN: 9781538153031
• ISBN: 978-1-5381-5303-1
• Pages: 264
• Subjects: Frida Kahlo, Latin America, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Women's Studies, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, HISTORY / Women, HISTORY / Latin America / General, Dilma Rousseff, Social and cultural history, Gender studies: women, Latin America – Mexico, Central America, South America, Celia Cruz, History of the Americas, Gender studies: women and girls, Latin American History, Gabriela Mistral, Eliza Lynch, Women Studies, Eva Peron, women in Latin America, Mariana Grajales, Clorinada Matto de Turner, Modern Latin America, Menchu Tum, Leopoldina Da Braganza