independence in the early nineteenth century. Now thoroughly updated in this seventh edition, Colonial Latin America is indispensable for students who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the fascinating and often colorful history of the cultures, the people, and the struggles that have played a part in shaping Latin America.Distinctive Features* Provides a comprehensive and well-balanced account, covering all aspects of life--political, social, religious, economic, military, and cultural* Offers an inclusive discussion of all groups and strata of society--including slaves and women--and a nuanced discussion of race, class, and gender* Superbly written, making it readable for any audience* Presents solid scholarship--this is the most current and authoritative book on the marketNew to this Edition* Reorganized coverage of the imperial crisis and Independence Era is spread out over three chapters and incorporates all of the major new scholarship in these areas* New discussion of the Haitian revolution and its regional significance* Expanded discussion of the African influence on early colonial development

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