Few milestones in human history are as dramatic and momentous as the meeting of three great civilizations on American soil in the sixteenth century. Latin America in Colonial Times presents that story in an engaging but scholarly new package, revealing how a new civilization - Latin America - emerge[...]
Explores the promise and paradox of Latin America, giving equal weight to the colonial and national periods. This book provides unfamiliar readers with an interpretive view of Latin America's long and complex history by identifying key patterns and trends and tracing them across time and space.[...]