History of Latin America: A Captivating Guide to the History of South America, Mexico, Central America, and the Islands of the Caribbean

by Captivating History

Latin America is a complex and fascinating place. Would you like to learn more about it? Then keep reading!

Just what is Latin America? How do you define it? Latin America comprises the Caribbean, South America, and Mexico. These regions are diverse in culture yet share a common bond of history that was forged when the Old World of Latin Europe met the New World of the Americas. This book takes you through the history of this vast and complex region.

We will explore the days of pre-Columbian contact to European conquest, colonization, and subsequent Latin American independence. We follow the cataclysmic clash of civilizations when men like Hernán Cortés and Francisco Pizarro waged war on the Aztecs and Incas. We examine the subsequent merger of great and powerful civilizations such as these with the culture and lifestyles of their conquerors.

This book then goes on to chronicle the complex development of the truly unique Latin American civilizations that followed. Discover what happened in Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Cuba, and all the points in between. This book follows the triumphs and tragedies that made Latin America what it is today.

In this book, you will learn more pre-Columbian civilizations of Latin AmericaFirst contact with European explorers and what the initial relationships were like with the EuropeansThe gall of the Aztec and Inca Empires and what happened to the people living thereThe colonization of Latin AmericaThe struggles for Latin American independence and the major figures involvedThe modernization of Latin America and how that led to Latin America as we know it todayLatin America during the Cold War (it played a bigger role than you might think!)And much more!
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Genres: History, Nonfiction

166 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 17, 2022

Reviews

[Russell V. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I highly recommend reading “The History of Latin America.” If it is out of curiosity or a love of history, this book is for you. The settlers of Latin America came in search of Gold and more. Read “The History of Latin America” to find out what they found.

Everyone learns from history. If we do not study history, we are doomed to repeat what happened in the past. A case in point is today’s world economy with runaway inflation. One of the first things Mexico did once they achieved independence was to simply print money with the result of runaway inflation. You can learn about that in chapter 6.

The book covers all aspects of Latin America from the islands and then from Mexico to Argentina. Even the land lock country of Paraguay gets mentioned in the book. Where you find the founding fathers of Paraguay were polygamists and why that happened.

I highly recommend taking the time and reading “History of Latin America” by Captivating History. It will be highly worth your time.

Russell V. Rittenhouse M.Ed.

[chris hoban · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting and informative

If you ever wanted to know more about Latin America, this compilation is an excellent place to start. This book covers the Portuguese and Spanish conquistadors, along with many of the indigenous populations of both south and central America, Mexico and the Caribbean islands. The narrative also includes the move to independent and modernization of the eventual nations formed. Enjoyable, informative, well done!

[Dameon Fowler · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another Great Place To Start

From Pre-Latin America to Modern Latin America you get introduced to all and some minor details you might need to know. Let this be you gateway to other more detailed books concerning the Aztecs or Modern Mexico. Feel free to continue your Latin America journey with Captivating History I know I will. Buenas Noches! 😴

[William Rowe · Rating 3 out of 5]

A long column on Latina America aimed at younger readers

My objective was an understanding of the break up of the Spanish empire in the Americas, and that was met. The Presentism decrying slavery etc. didn’t add to my understanding of the area. The social differences between countries weren’t discussed; nor were the language problems.

[Aidan]

Sencillo y fácil de entender, lo descubrí en Spotify y fue buen para unos días. No entendí todas las palabras y fue más una prueba de mis habilidades. Y bueno, me gusta cualquier oportunidad de aprender el español y de los países latinos en sus palabras :)

[Barbara Brabiner · Rating 3 out of 5]

Simple informative history of this important land

[Emily Yi · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book well written

This book has many interested details, yet short and condensed which makes you learn a lot in a short time.

[Miki · Rating 2 out of 5]

I guess it’s a decent primer on the history of Latin American. It felt very Euro-centric.

The audiobook reader was terrible. The narrator could t pronounce basic Spanish words, and even mispronounced English words like “polygamy”. It was so annoying to listen to.

[Oscar Munguia Cordero · Rating 4 out of 5]

Un buen libro introductorio sobre la historia latinoamericana. Claramente no puede entrar a fondo en ciertos detalles, pero me parece le falto hablar más sobre Centroamérica.