Honduras today serves as the primary U.S. military base in Central America. Though this country is vitally important strategically little is known of its history. The essays in this book offer readers a complete overview of Honduras's interesting and complex history, and a timely and well-informed picture of the present situation. Honduras includes published writings, translations of material previously only available in Spanish and commissioned pieces on the present day situation. This book takes a necessary look at this strategically important country.
