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Loading... Born in Blood And Fire: A Concise History of Latin America, Second Edition (edition 2005)by John Charles Chasteen
Work InformationBorn in Blood and Fire: A Concise History of Latin America by John Charles Chasteen
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. I read this book in preparation for my trip to Peru. I had taken course in undergrad that covered most of this material, but this book was a good refresher. Things were presented mostly logically, and the writing was clear. The political bent of this book is kinda anti-US, which makes sense, we have committed many atrocities. The book was mostly balanced though. I learned some new things. I remembered some things I once knew. I have a better understanding of the arc of Latin American history, and I feel like it was good preparation for my trip. Overall, a solid introduction to Latin American history. ( ) no reviews | add a review
This amazingly brief history of Latin America will delight any reader. Fully informed by the latest scholarship, this cleverly written survey spans six centuries & covers twenty countries. John Charles Chasteen presents a compelling narrative of the Latin American experience, animated by stories about men & women from all walks of life, & enriched by insightful analysis. The famous & not so famous characters of Latin America are here: Cortes, Malinche, Moctezuma, Sister Juana Ines de la Cruz, Bolivar, Father Manuel Hidalgo, Juan & Evita Peron, and, of course, Che Guevara. This is a story of despair & hope, the processes of conquest & colonization, race mixing & class construction, revolution & republic formation, & the elusive quests for sustained economic growth & political & social equality. This beautifully written, concise history will be especially valuable for business & recreational travelers on their way to Latin America. No library descriptions found. |
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