Latinoamerica Presente Y Pasado

Written in straightforward, accessible Spanish, this well-organized cultural reader presents a thorough overview of Latin Americas development from pre-Columbian times to the present, providing data to support and illustrate the presence of historical and cultural trends and structures.KEY TOPICS- Introduces readers to 15th century Europe and Columbuss life and first voyage. Covers the main pre-Columbian civilizations of the New World, the Spanish enterprise of exploration and conquest, and the colonial period of Spanish America. Describes the independence period of Spanish America and the emergence of the new Spanish American nations. Discusses the main intellectual, artistic and literary trends of 20th century Spanish America. Supplements readings with exercises that emphasize language acquisition of cultural material, test comprehension, and elicit readers reactions to issues raised.MARKET-For professors in Foreign Language; also for Latin American historians.