ABSTRACT
Recent historical research on the nineteenth century complicates the common wisdom that Colombia is a “country of regions.” This chapter historicizes the emergence of Colombian regionalism in public discourse and imagery at local and national levels. It draws on the author's own research and other scholars’ recent work on the conflicts of the independence era, through civil wars and federal experiments, to the Regeneration. The chapter takes an intersectional approach, examining the ways that Colombian regionalism was imbued with transnational nineteenth-century ideas about race, gender roles, climate, and sexuality. It also places Colombia in a comparative hemispheric framework to note similarities and differences with other American nations.
