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426 pages. Cover wornFor a quarter of a century, Tulio Halper ín Donghi's Historia Contemporánea de América Latina has been the most influential and widely read general history of Latin Americ a in the Spanish-speaking world. Unparalleled in scope, attentive to the paradoxes of Latin American reality, and known for its fi ne-grained interpretation, it is now available for the first time in English. Revised and updated by the author, superbly translat ed, this landmark of Latin American historiography will be access ible to an entirely new readership. Beginning with a survey of th e late colonial landscape, The Contemporary History of Latin Amer ica traces the social, economic, and political development of the region to the late twentieth century, with special emphasis on t he period since 1930. Chapters are organized chronologically, eac h beginning with a general description of social and economic dev elopments in Latin America generally, followed by specific attent ion to political matters in each country. What emerges is a well- rounded and detailed picture of the forces at work throughout Lat in American history. This book will be of great interest to all t hose seeking a general overview of modern Latin American history, and its distinctive Latin American voice will enhance its signif icance for all students of Latin American history. Seller Inventory # 2200n
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Title: The Contemporary History of Latin America
Publisher: Duke University Press
Publication Date: 1993
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
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