The First America: The Spanish Monarchy, Creole Patriots and the Liberal State, 1492-1867

by David A. Brading

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Genres: History, Spain, Nonfiction, Latin American History

761 pages, Paperback

First published March 29, 1991

Reviews

[Patricio Kobek]

A concise, well-written summary of the history of the New World. What I enjoy most about Brading's work is that he writes in such a way that provides enough material to know about a general topic, but also leaves one wondering what happens next. In this way, one is driven towards the more specific texts. I often return to Brading and find something new to explore in further detail in other texts as a result.

[Fernando]

A masterpice!

[Daniel Osores]

Obra maestra. Todo un curso de historia de América en sus páginas. Lectura obligatoria para todos los públicos, se aprende demasiado con él. Hasta los títulos de los capítulos son épicos.