A provocative look at the distorted history of the Spanish Conquest

The most inclusive perspective on the daily and cultural life of colonial Latin Americans

A groundbreaking guide to one of the world's most mysterious and sophisticated civilizations

Entirely updated, this is the best and most accessible introduction to the region available on the market today

Offers the most extensive discussion available in English of the whole of Colombian history

The most inclusive perspective on the daily and cultural life of colonial Latin Americans

Written by the foremost expert in the field, the new edition of this vivid and engaging history of Brazil offers unparalleled coverage of the twentieth century.

Documents the lives of fifteen remarkable Latinas who witnessed, defined, defied, and wrote about the forces that shaped their lives.

Organized thematically--with a unique historical perspective--Democracy in Latin America provides a widespread view of political transformation throughout the entire region

Provides broad coverage of gender roles in Latin America over many centuries

Offering a comprehensive overview of the major regions and current issues in Latin America, this anthology contains a wealth of primary and secondary source material, including speeches, letters, government documents, newspaper and magazine articles, and essays. Each chapter has a specific thematic and geographical focus corresponding with a unit of the Americas telecourse, while the general introduction, extensive notes, and a final integrating chapter provide broad perspectives.

A thoughtfully conceived, up-to-date collection of the most important documents on the history of U.S.-Latin American relations.

A sophisticated, comprehensive overview of the Caribbean

Documents the lives of fifteen remarkable Latinas who witnessed, defined, defied, and wrote about the forces that shaped their lives.

A sweeping, no-holds-barred rebuke of U.S. Cold War triumphalism in Latin America

The most inclusive perspective on the daily and cultural life of colonial Latin Americans

A thoughtfully conceived, up-to-date collection of the most important documents on the history of U.S.-Latin American relations.

Focusing on the use and abuse of power in politics, this is the only text that describes the impact of race, class, gender, and political economy on politics in Latin America

Written by the foremost expert in the field, the new edition of this vivid and engaging history of Brazil offers unparalleled coverage of the twentieth century.

Organized thematically--with a unique historical perspective--Democracy in Latin America provides a widespread view of political transformation throughout the entire region

Offers fresh insights into the successes and failures of the Cuban revolution

A thoughtfully conceived, up-to-date collection of the most important documents on the history of U.S.-Latin American relations.

Discusses key topics of the region--history, economics, politics, religion, and culture

A sweeping, no-holds-barred rebuke of U.S. Cold War triumphalism in Latin America

Organized thematically--with a unique historical perspective--Democracy in Latin America provides a widespread view of political transformation throughout the entire region

A lively, interpretive history that uses case studies to discuss the major countries and themes of the region over the past 150 years.