The History of Central America
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ISBN10: 1403962561
ISBN13: 9781403962560
Trade Paperback
192 Pages
$19.99
CA$27.25
Pearcy begins with the Maya in ancient Mesoamerica, then moves on to discuss European contact and the subsequent subjugation of the people of Central America by the Spaniards during the Colonial period. The book also covers the National period, independence movements, and the subsequent development of independent, sovereign Central American nations. It concludes with a look at the mid-twentieth century, when the economies, governments, and populations of the seven republics had evolved so distinctly that each has its own unique set of challenges to deal with today.
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Praise for The History of Central America
"Pearcy presents an up-to- date, concise, analytical history of the seven nations of Central America for students and interested laypeople."—Reference & Research Book News
"Professor Thomas Pearcy's excellent history of Central America is unusual in its consideration of places that previous historians of Central America have often overlooked, including Belize and Panama. This expanded scope enables Pearcy to make provocative comparisons that challenge conventional understandings of the Cold War and other pivotal moments in the region's history. This engagingly written book will be of great interest to anyone who seeks an insightful introduction to a region whose history has long been intertwined with that of the United States."—Dr. Aims McGuinness, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
