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ExcellentFebruary 11, 2001 35 out of 35 found this review helpful
This is a first rate general introduction to Latin American history. It covers all the major movements and events in a sensible and balanced fashion and is written in a pleasantly accessible style. I particularly enjoyed the sections on literary and cultural developments. The text is supported by well-chosen charts and a useful selection of black-and-white maps which bring out clearly some of the points the author makes. Doubtless recognising that no work of this length can go into particular aspects of Latin American in any kind of detail the author has taken some pains over his bibliography, giving several good suggestions for further reading. I wish all regional histories were of this quality!
The only slight drawback with the book is its age. Quite a lot has happened in Latin America since 1993, when the book was first published. I hope Edwin Williamson finds time to publish an updated version; I should certainly be one of the first people to buy it.
