Latin American Revolutions, 1808-1826: Old and New World Origins

Identifies incentives and deterrents to revolution and uncovers the roots of Latin American independence, finding them in American interests rather than European influence. Authors include political figures of the period, such as Bolfvar, and modern historians from Latin America, North America, and Great Britain. Subjects covered include racial and caste perceptions among the many ethnic groups and subgroups in Latin America, nationalism, and the colonial economy. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.