In this lively and readable history, Burkholder and Johnson examine the Spanish and Portugese empires in the Americas, and analyze demographic change, labor systems, the colonial economies, and trade, while featuring a unique study of society, family, and daily life in the region. After a special section that provides a thorough treatment of the final century of colonial rule, the authors, in a concluding chapter, discuss independence, the colonial legacy, and the myriad of problems that faced the newly formed nations. ...
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In this lively and readable history, Burkholder and Johnson examine the Spanish and Portugese empires in the Americas, and analyze demographic change, labor systems, the colonial economies, and trade, while featuring a unique study of society, family, and daily life in the region. After a special section that provides a thorough treatment of the final century of colonial rule, the authors, in a concluding chapter, discuss independence, the colonial legacy, and the myriad of problems that faced the newly formed nations. Written in clear and engaging prose, this extremely well-balanced book is an accessible and invaluable aid for readers who want to learn about Latin America's colonial legacy and difficult transition into the modern era.
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This book arrived in good condition. I would recomend this book to others.
deloki
May 14, 2010
Spanish America
A sound recording of vast subject covering an immense area and period of time in one book. It answered a number of questions for me and does cover the basis of Spanish colonial rule without emotion. If anything the transition to Independence seemed brief but is a big enough subject in it's own right.