Routledge Keen's Latin American Civilization, Vol 1 - History

Explore the colonial era through this updated tenth edition of Keen's Latin American Civilization. This first volume serves as a primary source reader, providing direct access to historical accounts that shaped the region. By dividing this classic anthology into two parts, the text offers a more focused study of the colonial period. This edition includes significant new content to enhance your understanding of history. Readers can examine new sets of images, such as representations of Brazilian cannibals and casta paintings of mixed race families. The volume also introduces an alternative conquest narrative and new readings regarding imperial governance. To provide a broader perspective on social history, the book features three new readings on gender and sexuality, including selections from the autobiography of a Spanish nun. This collection is an essential resource for students and historians studying the foundational years of Latin American civilization.