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This collection of essays--which also includes a previously unpublished narrative by an original settler-- examines the fascinating experiences of southern Confederate exiles in Brazil and their con……続きを見る

Nineteenth-century Brazil’s constitutional monarchy credibly committed to repay sovereign debt, borrowing repeatedly in international and domestic capital markets without default. Yet it failed to l……続きを見る

History of the Conquest of Peru by the American historian,William Hickling Prescott.The story was about the fall of the Inca civillisation in Peru. 続きを見る

This is a history book that studies the thought and actions of José Gervasio Artigas throughout the decade of his prominence (1810 –1820) as leader of the Federal League, which united his native ter……続きを見る

The most brilliant passages in the history of Spanish adventure in the New World are undoubtedly afforded by the conquests of Mexico and Peru, - the two states which combined with the largest extent……続きを見る

During the first quarter-century of the Cold War, upholding human rights was rarely a priority in U.S. policy toward Latin America. Seeking to protect U.S. national security, American policymakers q……続きを見る

William R. Shepherd's book, 'The Hispanic Nations of the New World: A Chronicle of Our Southern Neighbors', provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the histories and cultures of the Hispani……続きを見る

In 'The Cretan Insurrection of 1866-7-8' by William James Stillman, the author meticulously details the tumultuous events of the Cretan uprising against Ottoman rule. Written in a clear and informat……続きを見る

A partir de un recorrido por colecciones bibliográficas de una generación de vecinos coloniales en la ciudad de Popayán, este libro estudia la presencia en ellas de títulos y temáticas que fueron im……続きを見る

This edition includes a modern introduction and a list of suggested further reading. Peru's rich culture has long fascinated scholars, with stories of ancient civilizations and great conquerors. His……続きを見る

Historical and Descriptive Narrative of Twenty Years' Residence in South America in three volumes is a travel narrative by a British explorer William Bennet Stevenson who spent many years in Chile, ……続きを見る

William Hickling Prescott's 'History of the Conquest of Peru' is a seminal work that delves into the intricate details of the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire in the 16th century. Prescott's narr……続きを見る

Originally published in 1847, History of the Conquest of Peru, a companion volume to William H. Prescott's masterly History of the Conquest of Mexico, continues his vivid chronicle of Spanish exploi……続きを見る

In this riveting and relentless nonfiction thriller, award-winning investigative reporter William C. Rempel tells the harrowing story of former Cali cartel insider Jorge Salcedo, an ordinary man fac……続きを見る

This updated edition of Populism in Latin America discusses new developments in populism as a political phenomenon and the emergence of new populist political figures in Mexico, Argentina, and Venez……続きを見る

The story of the fall of the Inca civilisation in Peru is one of the most astonishing episodes ever to occur in history; and in the skilful hands of William H. Prescott, one of America's greatest hi……続きを見る

This volume contains three complete works by Hiram Bingham, Pedro Sarmiento de Gamboa, and William Prescott. Bingham’s “Inca Land” provides fascinating insights into the ancient and more modern cult……続きを見る

The most brilliant passages in the history of Spanish adventure in the New World are undoubtedly afforded by the conquests of Mexico and Peru, - the two states which combined with the largest extent……続きを見る

Opinions of specialized labor courts differ, but labor justice undoubtedly represented a decisive moment in worker 's history. When and how did these courts take shape? Why did their originators con……続きを見る

Swashbuckling tales of valiant gauchos roaming Argentina and Uruguay were nineteenth-century Latin American bestsellers. But when the stories jumped from the page to the circus stage and beyond, the……続きを見る

Una obra actualizada indispensable para conocer un país que ha influido sorprendentemente en el devenir de la historia mundial. Historia de Chile narra la evolución política, social y económica desd……続きを見る

"El libro evoca algunos de los momentos importantes de la vida de De La Salle y presenta la rica y carismática personalidad del Fundador que, si bien se destaca claramente de su sociedad contemporán……続きを見る

After a coup in 1964 that ousted Brazil’s leftist President João Goulart from power, a brutal military dictatorship took the reins of the state. As a result, elements of the persecuted Brazilian Com……続きを見る

El texto comprende ampliamente la temática de los archivos judiciales producidos en Colombia, concretamente en Santander entre 1886 y 1960, que hacen parte de los fondos judiciales que integran el A……続きを見る

William Hickling Prescott's 'History of the Conquest of Peru' is a seminal work of historical literature that delves into the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire. Prescott's meticulous research and ……続きを見る

Paraguay plays a very small role in the modern world, but for part of the nineteenth century it was a significant regional force. Between 1800 and 1865 it changed from an imperial backwater into a d……続きを見る

Le Brésil est en crise. La présidence de Jair Bolsonaro a allumé de nombreux incendies. Et rien ne garantit que Lula da Silva, de retour à la tête de cet immense pays, parviendra à les éteindre. Mai……続きを見る

Investigadores y cientistas sociales buscan comprender en esta obra las construcciones de sentidos sociales del espacio denominado Araucanía-Norpatagonia, desde una mirada que asume la pluralidad de……続きを見る

Drawing on deconstruction, postcolonial theory, cultural studies, and subaltern studies, The Other Side of the Popular is as much a reflection on the limitations and possibilities for thinking about……続きを見る

In Culture Wars in Brazil Daryle Williams analyzes the contentious politicking over the administration, meaning, and look of Brazilian culture that marked the first regime of president-dictator Getú……続きを見る