The Independence of Latin America

The Independence of Latin America is a selection of chapters from the Cambridge History of Latin America, Volume 3. The first chapter deals with the origins of independence from Spain; the next two consider the struggle for independence in Mexico and Central America and in Spanish South America. The independence of Brazil is discussed in a separate chapter, while the final chapters examine the relationship of the newly independent countries with the rest of the world and the role of the Church in the independence of Latin America.

Table des matières

List of maps; Preface; 1. The origins of Spanish American independence John Lynch; 2. The independence of Mexico and Central America Timothy Anna; 3. The independence of Spanish South America David Bushnell; 4. The independence of Brazil Leslie Bethell; 5. International politics and Latin American independence D. A. G. Waddell; A note on the Church and the independence of Latin America Leslie Bethell; Bibliographical essays; Index.

Résumé

The Independence of Latin America is a selection of chapters from the Cambridge History of Latin America, Volume 3. The book covers the origins of independence from Spain, the struggle for independence in Mexico and Central America and in Spanish South America, the independence of Brazil and the relationship of the newly independent countries with the rest of the world.

Détails du produit

• Collaboration: Leslie Bethell (Editeur), Bethell Leslie (Editeur)
• Edition: Cambridge Academic
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 07.05.1987
• EAN: 9780521341295
• ISBN: 978-0-521-34129-5
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 228 mm x 21 mm
• Poids: 420 g
• Illustrations: 5 maps, Karten
• Catégories: Littérature spécialisée > Histoire > Autres; Sciences humaines, art, musique > Histoire > Général, dictionnaires; HISTORY / World, General & world history, c 1500 onwards to present day, General and world history, Modern Period, C 1500 Onwards