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.