"Well-organized treatment of an important period of Latin American history that is often overlooked, even though most contemporary challenges in the hemisphere have their roots in it."--Garth Hansen, Prescott College

"A wonderful text; not only the best survey of the 19th century but also a joy to read. Students love its organization and wonderful way with words. I will adopt for future courses as well."--M. Sherry Johnson, Florida International University

"This book is different from those for the same period of time. It makes explicit what others leave implicit--the fundamental and lasting importance of the historical events and developments recounted."--Gerardo Mora-Brenes, Highline Community College

"I wish material of this quality and type (summary) were available in Spanish."--Newell T. Morgan, Northwest Nazarene College

"Through comprehensive and skillful assessment of major trends and movements this book makes the complexity of 19th- century Latin America accessible to students and specialists alike. It has no equal and constitutes a significant contribution to Latin American history."--Jerry M. Williams, West Chester University

"A superb synthesis of the complexities of a crucial century. Fully revised with new bibliographic items and an exciting and lucid review of Peruvian development in historical perspective."--David J. Robinson, Syracuse University

"These are high-powered, well written, up-to-date syntheses--concise and complete."--Rene M. Descartes, SUNY Agricultural and Technical College

Praise for the first edition: "A superb work, especially for beginning undergraduates. Offers a good overview of 19th century Latin America."--Sonny Davis, Western State College of Colorado

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