The Penguin History of Latin America - Softcover

Williamson, Edwin

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9780140125597: The Penguin History of Latin America

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140125590 ISBN 13: 9780140125597

Publisher: Penguin Books, 1993

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Details the history of Latin America, discussing political, social, economic, and cultural issues

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About the Author:

Edwin Williamson is the King Alfonso XIII Chair of Spanish at Oxford University. His other book, Borges: A Life was also published by Penguin.

From Library Journal:

Penguin has contributed numerous useful works in its Latin American series, and this comprehensive, historical survey of the region is no exception. Williamson (Univ. of Edinburgh) has accomplished a nearly impossible task: He has produced a lucid, objective interpretation for the nonspecialist reader. The book is organized topically, rather than by country, and the author wisely selected regional examples of his major themes, rather than attempting a detailed analysis of each country. The work ends with an unusual exploration of literature and culture in relation to identity and modernization, followed by a helpful bibliographic essay. Highly recommended for most libraries.
- Roderic A. Camp, Latin American Ctr., Tulane Univ., New Orleans, La.
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