Colonial Latin America
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| Rating | : | 4.78 (608 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0195137027 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 382 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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An excellent foundation for any course on colonial Latin America."--Larry Cebula, Missouri Southern State College"An excellent, straightforward presentation of major themes in colonial Latin American history. Crider, Wingate University"Possibly the best comprehensive textbook for teaching Colonial Latin America."--Adam A. Its facts are well-linked with the critical analysis expected of a superior text."--Santosh Saha, Mount Union College"Appropriate for lower and upper-level courses, and graduate courses on Latin America. Should begin every graduate students read
Lyman L. Burkholder, Professor of History, University of Missouri, St. Johnson, Professor of History, University of North Carolina, Charlotte. . Mark A. Louis
The suggested reading lists at the end of each chapter have also been thoroughly revised. Colonial Latin America, 4/e, 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. The authors have added new sections on the history of Cuba and Spain in the independence era and an expanded discussion of the role of Latin American women in the national period. It is an ideal text for use in undergraduate courses in colonial Latin American history.. This highly acclaimed text, now in its fourth edition, provides a concise study of the history of the Iberian colonies in the New World from their preconquest background to the wars of independence in the early nineteenth century. Discussions of social and cultural history have been expanded and illustrated with many new pieces of art. The new edition of Colonial Latin America has been updated and revised to reflect recent scholarship
A good survey of colonial Latin America If you are a novice in the study of colonial Latin America, this book is a good place to start. Burkholder and Johnson have covered just about every aspect of society and politics in colonial Latin America from pre-Columbian cultures to the struggles for independence in the 1800's. The book covers. "I got an A in this guy's class !" according to DReese. I have to give this book a good review because I got an A in Dr. Lyman Johnson's (the book's co-author with Mark Burkholder) Colonial Latin America class at UNC Charlotte - of course he made us buy this book as the required textbook! Johnson was a fasinating storyteller and quite a funny lecturer,. Trustable JK The seller described the condition of the book exactly as it is. It was delivered within the expected date range. Overall, I'm happy with the purchase.