Search Results for ‘South America’, ‘History’, ‘History Books’ - 15 matches found

The Conquest of The Incas

Historian John Hemming brings a fresh and exciting perspective to one of the most intriguing aspects of early modern history; the subjugation of the ancient Latin American peoples by Spanish explorers...

Conquistadors

Michael Wood travels in the footsteps of some of the most remarkable Spanish adventurers as they strive to open up the Americas. He retraces the expeditions of Cortes and Pizarro amongst others, experiencing...

A Death In Brazil

LONGLISTED FOR THE 2005 SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION
Delving into Brazil’s baroque past, Peter Robb’s “A Death in Brazil” looks at its history of slavery and the richly multicultural but disturbed...

Patagonia - A Cultural History

Through its architecture, literature and popular culture, “Patagonia - A Cultural History” analyses and celebrates the identity of this beautiful part of the world.
Patagonia is the ultimate landscape...

Peru in Focus

Covering the geography, history, economy, sociology and culture in clear well researched chapters, this informative book also descibes must see landmarks and historical sites as well as the author's...

Tree of Rivers - The Story of the Amazon

“Tree Of Rivers - The Story of the Amazon” is a riveting account of man’s exploration of the Amazon, as told by John Hemming, a historian and traveler of this magnificent place.
Amazonia is one of the...

A Concise History of Brazil

From the arrival of the Portuguese to the transition to democracy this is an excellent introduction Brazilian history. Special emphasis is placed upon influential topics such as the destruction of Indian...

Argentina in Focus

History: Life under Spanish rule, independence and war, the revolution of 1952. Politics and Economics: Political parties, trade unions, grassroots movements, free market reforms. Society: The migration...

Colombia: A Guide to the People, Politics and Culture

Analysis of the descent into La Violencia, the impact of the drug cartels, politics and the birth of narcodemocracy. Also magical realism, Salsa, sculpture and football.
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Ecuador in Focus

With spectacular colonial architecture, dramatic landscapes and unique wildlife Ecuador is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South America. However rising activism and controversy over...

Pinochet: The Politics of Torture

If you are unsure whether Pinochet should be deported from Britain or not, this account should help you make up your mind. Using interviews, eyewitness accounts and masses of other evidence, veteran...

The Argentina Reader: History, Culture, Politics

“The Argentina Reader: History, Culture, Politics” is an invaluable resource for those interested in learning about Argentine history and culture, whether in the classroom or in preparation for travel...

The Cities of the Ancient Andes

How do we know anything about the people who preceded the Incas? Discussions of topics as varied as acoustics at Chavín de Huántar, the Nazca lines, the iconography of the Moche Sacrifice Ceremony and...

The Incas: Empire of Blood and Gold

When Francisco Pizarro disembarked in Peru in 1532 he found a vast empire seemingly overflowing with gold and silver. Ruled by monarchs claiming direct descent from the sun itself, its inhabitants built...

The Peru Reader: History, Culture, Politics

Unparalleled in scope, "The Peru Reader: History, Culture, Politics" covers Peru's history from its extraordinary pre-Columbian civilizations to its citizens' twenty-first century struggles to achieve...