ABSTRACT
An Atlas and Survey of Latin American History provides a comprehensive, accessible introduction to both the human and physical geography of Latin America and the social, cultural, political and economic events that have defined its history. Featuring 77 maps and accompanying text, the book provides topical overviews of the key developments and movements in Latin American history, ranging from the earliest human settlement to the present day. The fully updated second edition includes a new chapter on Latin America in the 21st century, featuring maps and essays on topics ranging from sports and telenovelas to the growth of the Latin American middle class and the rise and ebb of left-leaning political movements. Highly readable and beautifully designed, An Atlas and Survey of Latin American History 2e remains an engaging resource for students and others interested in Latin American history, politics, and culture.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part 1|7 pages
The Land and its Peoples
part 2|6 pages
America Before 1500
part 3|9 pages
Science, Exploration, and Expansion
part 4|13 pages
The Iberian Conquest of America
part 5|15 pages
America Under Hapsburg Rule
part 6|9 pages
America Under Bourbon Rule
part 7|9 pages
From Autonomy to Independence
part 8|15 pages
Latin America in the Nineteenth Century
part 9|21 pages
Latin American Economies in the Twentieth Century
part 10|13 pages
Demographics and Population in the Twentieth Century
part 11|17 pages
Political, Social, and Cultural Issues
part 12|13 pages
Revolutionary Movements
part 13|19 pages
Latin America in the New Millennium