The Colonial Heritage of Latin America [Paperback]

Stanley J. Stein (Author), Barbara H. Stein (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0195012925 | ISBN-13: 978-0195012927 | Publication Date: January 15, 1970 | Edition: 7

Colonial Latin America provides a concise study of the history of the Iberian colonies in the New World and their preconquest background to the wars of independence in the early nineteenth century. Now thoroughly updated in this seventh edition, Colonial Latin America is indispensable for students who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the fascinating and often colorful history of the cultures, the people, and the struggles that have played a part in shaping Latin America.

Distinctive Features

* Provides a comprehensive and well-balanced account, covering all aspects of life--political, social, religious, economic, military, and cultural
* Offers an inclusive discussion of all groups and strata of society--including slaves and women--and a nuanced discussion of race, class, and gender
* Superbly written, making it readable for any audience
* Presents solid scholarship--this is the most current and authoritative book on the market

New to this Edition

* Reorganized coverage of the imperial crisis and Independence Era is spread out over three chapters and incorporates all of the major new scholarship in these areas
* New discussion of the Haitian revolution and its regional significance
* Expanded discussion of the African influence on early colonial development

Editorial Reviews

Review

"First rate in its analysis of the much debated issue of theory....Should...bypass much useless and uniinformed rhetoric on the topic."--Martin Gonzalez, University of Texas at San Antonio

"A good interpretive overview that places the complexities an diversities of Latin American history into a theoretical context."--Winifred D. Wandersee, Hartwick College, N.Y.

About the Author

Mark A. Burkholder is Professor of History at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Lyman L. Johnson is Professor of History at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 7 edition (January 15, 1970)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195012925
• ISBN-13: 978-0195012927
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,044,702 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stands the test of time, July 9, 2003

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Diana K. Christopulos (Salem, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Colonial Heritage of Latin America (Paperback)

This book is perhaps the finest, most concise single volume in English on the subject of colonial Latin America. It is probably a tough read for undergraduates, but it is a great source for professors!

2 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Read this in a quiet place, October 20, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Colonial Heritage of Latin America (Paperback)

I had to read this book for a history course. I would suggest to everyone who reads this book to do so in a quiet place with no distractions. Keep a dictionary handy. There is so much information that you should read this one section at a time. For those of you doing a research project it is a good book to have. Lots of interesting statistics but not fun to read.