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Spanning three thousand years of civilization, A Brief History of Central America presents a short but comprehensive history of this often volatile region of the world. It begins with the early pre-Columbian cultures and concludes with the political and economic challenges currently facing the seven nations that share the isthmus: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.
Written for a general audience, the history focuses on key events and broad cultural patterns that have shaped the region. Special themes are developed throughout the book, revealing a great variety of human experience and exposing the contrasts that exist among the Central American nations, including: -- The causes of unity and disunity on the isthmus -- Economic pressures on the rainforests from farming and tourism -- The fate of indigenous peoples and their cultures since the Spanish Conquest.
A Brief History of Central America is unique in its use of the latest data -- such as information on the end of the recent civil wars and the translation of Maya hieroglyphs -- and ethno-historic and literary materials to help readers gain insight into the region's diverse cultures.
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Size: 6x1x9; Order today-sent today with tracking number, M-F*. Good
[...]
Size: 6x1x9; Order today-sent today with tracking number, M-F*. Good ex-library book. Besides the usual labels and stamps this book also has mild general shelf-wear. This is a good reading copy. We protect your purchase with damage-resistant double-layer bubble-wrap packaging where possible. Your purchase helps fund small charities in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana. *Our delivery standard: order received by 2PM Eastern US time goes out by 4: 30 PM M-F.
