Washington Irving has called it the corner-stone of the history of the American continent. The account vividly recreates the moral and intellectual atmosphere of Columbus' world.

The Life of the Admiral Christopher Columbus: By His Son Ferdinand

History

Keen, Benjamin

Americas

Praeger

Latin American civilization

Travel

Houghton/Mifflin

Latin American Civilization: The National Era

Houghton, Mifflin Co.

This best selling text for introductory Latin American history courses mixes a chronological and a national approach to explore the background of this fascinating region. The text' s integrating framework is the dependency theory, which stresses the economic relationship between Latin American nations and wealthier nations, particularly the United States.
The book provides in-depth coverage of society and culture in Latin America and their impact on population, settlement, trade, communication, and economic and political developments.

A short history of Latin America

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

A History of Latin America

Houghton Mifflin School

A History of Latin America: Ancient America to 1910

Houghton Mifflin College Div.

The best-selling text for introductory Latin American history courses, A HISTORY OF LATIN AMERICA encompasses political and diplomatic theory, class structure and economic organization, culture and religion, and the environment. The integrating framework is the dependency theory, the most popular interpretation of Latin American history, which stresses the economic relationship of Latin American nations to wealthier nations, particularly the United States. Spanning pre-historic times to the present, A HISTORY OF LATIN AMERICA takes both a chronological and a nation-by-nation approach, and includes the most recent historical analysis and the most up-to-date scholarship. The Ninth Edition includes expanded coverage of social and cultural history (including music) throughout and increased attention to women, indigenous cultures, and Afro-Latino people assures well balanced coverage of the region's diverse histories.

History of Latin America

A text for the introductory Latin American history course, which mixes a chronological and national approach. An integrating framework is the dependency theory, which stresses the economic relationship of Latin American nations to wealthier nations, particularly to the United States.

A History of Latin America, 6th edition, Volume 2: Independence to the Present

Haynes, Keith

A best seller for the introductory Latin American history course, this text presents an account of pre-historical times to the present through its integrated framework of the dependency theory. The authors emphasize the economic relationship between Latin American nations and wealthier nations, particularly the United States. A chronological approach allows students to keep track of events and comprehend their significance. The text's availability in two versions (i.e. comprehensive and chronological) suits varying curricula.

Cengage Learning'

A History of Latin America provides a comprehensive and unique introduction to latin american history, encompassing political and diplomatic theory, class structure and economic organization, culture and religion, and the environment. the integrating framework is the dependency theory, which, in light of today's global economy and the economic crises that have adversely affected many Latin American countries, continues to gain relevance. Spanning prehistoric times to the present, A History of Latin America is enriched with material drawn from anthropology, economics, and sociology. The eighth edition includes expanded coverage of social and cultural history and the latest scholarship, as well as substantial additions to pedagogy that include new focus questions, timelines, and bolded key terms that are defined in an expanded online glossary. Additionally, translated primary source documents are now included on the student website.

A History of Latin America: Volume 1: Ancient America to 1910

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