Description
Book SynopsisProvides a fresh interpretation of Latin American history and the region's place in the changing global political economy, from the discovery of America into the twenty-first century. This title shows how the Iberian populations and cultures - both European and American - merged and evolved.
Trade Review"Carmagnani not only redefines Latin American history but also the history of the world." Choice "This ambitious restatement of Latin American history deserves a wide reading and should provoke extensive debate." The Americas
Table of ContentsList of Maps Acknowledgments Introduction. Latin America in World History 1. Entry The Invasion The Search for New Connections 2. The Ibero-American World The International Context The Components of the Ibero-American World 3. Revival The International Context: Continuity and Discontinuity The New States Are Born 4. The Euro-American World From European to International Concert Latin America in the International Order Latin America in the International Economy Toward a New Society The Liberal-Republican Political Order 5. Westernization From International Disorder to the New Diplomacy Latin America in the International Economy The Secularization of Society The Westernization of Politics Conclusion. Historical Forms and Trends Bibliography Index
