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Latin America since Independence: Two Centuries of Continuity and Change (Latin American Silhouettes)

Thomas C. Wright

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Description:This innovative text offers a clear and concise introduction to Latin America since independence. Thomas C. Wright traces continuity and change in five central colonial legacies: authoritarian governance; a rigid social hierarchy based on race, color, and gender; the powerful Roman Catholic Church; economic dependency; and the large landed estate. He shows that the outcomes of debate and contestation over these colonial legacies have been crucial in shaping contemporary political systems, economies, societies, and religious institutions in a richly diverse region. These unifying themes guide the reader through each period. The text’s user-friendly illustrations, maps, chapter summaries, and suggestions for further reading enrich student understanding of a major part of the world.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Latin America since Independence: Two Centuries of Continuity and Change (Latin American Silhouettes). To get started finding Latin America since Independence: Two Centuries of Continuity and Change (Latin American Silhouettes), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: This innovative text offers a clear and concise introduction to Latin America since independence. Thomas C. Wright traces continuity and change in five central colonial legacies: authoritarian governance; a rigid social hierarchy based on race, color, and gender; the powerful Roman Catholic Church; economic dependency; and the large landed estate. He shows that the outcomes of debate and contestation over these colonial legacies have been crucial in shaping contemporary political systems, economies, societies, and religious institutions in a richly diverse region. These unifying themes guide the reader through each period. The text’s user-friendly illustrations, maps, chapter summaries, and suggestions for further reading enrich student understanding of a major part of the world.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Latin America since Independence: Two Centuries of Continuity and Change (Latin American Silhouettes). To get started finding Latin America since Independence: Two Centuries of Continuity and Change (Latin American Silhouettes), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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