Examines various aspects of guerrilla warfare in Latin America.
Examining the origins of antipolitics, this work traces its nineteenth- and twentieth-century history, and focuses on the years from 1965 to 1995 to emphasize the somewhat illusory transitions to democracy. It focuses on the post-Cold War era.
The eighteenth century in New Spain witnessed major changes: among these, was the adoption of French customs among the upper groups of society in response... Læs mere
Looks at the Argentine Right from its roots in 19th-century European political theory through to... Læs mere
Examines the concluding stages of World War II in Asia and the Pacific, from November 1943 until September 1945.
Did Confederate armies attack too often for their own good? Was the relentless, sometimes costly effort to preserve territory a blunder?
Covers the last two centuries of Brazilian history through the stories of mostly non-elite individuals. This collection addresses how people experienced historical... Læs mere
Probes into the life and times of Mario Moreno, Latin America's famous film star from the 1940s to the 1970s. This book illuminates the social and cultural history of twentieth-century Mexico. It is suitable for courses on Mexican history and Latin American film.
The period between 1870 and 1920 witnessed the invention of the automobile, the establishment of women's suffrage, and the opening of the Panama... Læs mere
Compelling as well as informative, Portraits of African American Life since 1865 gives students a heightened understanding of the evolution of what it has... Læs mere
Exploring the influence of race in foreign relations, this book examines the contributions of Andrew Young, an African American activist, politician, and diplomat to US foreign policy. It is suitable for those interested in diplomatic history and African American history.
Years before the Civil War began, another dark conflict threatened to shatter the Union.