Author : Meredith Day
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1680480294
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (84 download)
Book Synopsis Revolution and Independence in Latin America: The Liberators by : Meredith Day
Download or read book Revolution and Independence in Latin America: The Liberators written by Meredith Day and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Between 1808 and 1826, all of mainland Latin America became independent from Spain and Portugal, the colonial powers that had ruled the region for three centuries. Undesirable economic restrictions and a caste system that favored those born in Europe made the conditions for revolution ripe in the Americas. Combined with the actions of insightful leaders—most notably Simón Bolívar and José de San Martín—Latin American independence was all but guaranteed. This title explores the revolutions, their historical causes, and the new nations’ ensuing struggles, providing invaluable context for understanding the culture, politics, and social identity of the region today.