This Element examines urban imaginaries during the expansion of international news between the late nineteenth and the early twentieth centuries. It shows how current events opened windows onto distant cities, feeding a new world horizon that was at once wider and eminently urban.
A Primary Source Reader, Volume Two: The Modern Era
The book provides a comprehensive introduction to Latin American history, emphasizing the modern era. It includes classic primary sources while introducing fresh perspectives that enhance understanding of the region's diverse past. Covering a wide range of historical genres, time periods, and countries, including the United States, the volume is expertly edited with concise introductions that guide readers through its rich content.
This edition of the anthology features a division into two volumes, with the first focusing on the colonial period. It includes significant new additions such as imagery of Brazilian cannibals, casta paintings, and an alternative conquest narrative. The volume also presents five new readings on themes like imperial governance, gender, and sexuality, including the autobiography of a Spanish nun who adopted a male identity to serve as a soldier. With 88 excerpts, it offers compelling first-hand accounts of life in colonial Latin America.
A Primary Source Reader, Volume One: The Colonial Era
The book offers a comprehensive anthology of primary sources related to Latin American history, focusing on the pre-conquest and colonial periods. It features excellent translations and expands its coverage with new materials on diverse topics, including gender and the Bourbon reforms. This updated volume stands out as the most extensive collection of English-language sources for the Spanish colonial era, making it an invaluable resource for students and scholars alike.